Best high schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 11 schools in Tucson Unified District (4403), Arizona. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arizona.
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- 181University High SchoolTucson · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 982 students
- 256Sabino High SchoolTucson · Public High62% Math proficiency · 816 students
- 339Tucson Magnet High SchoolTucson · Public High44% Math proficiency · 2,938 students
- 435Sahuaro High SchoolTucson · Public High37% Math proficiency · 1,250 students
- 532Rincon High SchoolTucson · Public High32% Math proficiency · 1,109 students
- 624Palo Verde High Magnet SchoolTucson · Public High22% Math proficiency · 767 students
- 724Catalina High SchoolTucson · Public High15% Math proficiency · 580 students
- 817Cholla High SchoolTucson · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,575 students
- 916Pueblo High SchoolTucson · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,821 students
- 1011Santa Rita High SchoolTucson · Public High5% Math proficiency · 330 students
- 1110Innovation Tech High SchoolTucson · Public High– · 333 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 80.9 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 982 |
| 2 | Sabino High School Tucson · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 816 |
| 3 | Tucson Magnet High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 39.2 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 2,938 |
| 4 | Sahuaro High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,250 |
| 5 | Rincon High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 31.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,109 |
| 6 | Palo Verde High Magnet School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 24.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 767 |
| 7 | Catalina High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 23.5 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 580 |
| 8 | Cholla High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 17.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,575 |
| 9 | Pueblo High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 15.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,821 |
| 10 | Santa Rita High School Tucson · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 11.3 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 330 |
| 11 | Innovation Tech High School Tucson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.9 Lower 50% | – | 333 |
University High School in Tucson leads the 2025 list of high schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) with a Success Index (US) of 80.9. Of the 11 schools shown, 11 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Arizona high schools rankings, every school on the Tucson Unified District (4403) page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
University High School in Tucson, Arizona ranks first among high schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) with a Success Index (US) of 80.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 982).
How are high schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.