Catalina High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tucson, Arizona 85716 · Tucson Unified District (4403)
#237 of 286 high schools in Arizona
#14665 of 16,910 nationally
About Catalina High School
Catalina High School is a public high school located in Tucson, in the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 8–12. In 2025 it enrolled 580 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 237th of 286 ranked high schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 580.
There are 214 schools in Tucson; Catalina High School ranks 153rd of 197 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Catalina High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Catalina High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
BASIS Tucson Primary
Tucson · Charter other · Grades K–12
785 students · 1.1 km away
Blenman Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students · 1.1 km away
Doolen Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students · 1.3 km away
AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson
Tucson · Charter other · Grades K–12
167 students · 1.3 km away
Pima Prevention Partnership-Tucson
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 1.4 km away
John B Wright Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 1.4 km away
Academy Adventures Midtown
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
25 students · 2.0 km away
Howell Peter Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students · 2.1 km away
Sam Hughes Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students · 2.6 km away
Desert Sky Community School
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
38 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
River Valley High School
Mohave Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
585 students
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 7–12
572 students
Blue Ridge High School
Lakeside · Public high · Grades 9–12
598 students
Somerton High School
Somerton · Public high · Grades 9–12
608 students
Window Rock High School
Fort Defiance · Public high · Grades 9–12
548 students
Monument Valley High School
Kayenta · Public high · Grades 9–12
618 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Catalina High School a good school?
Catalina High School has a Success Index (US) of 23.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #237 of 286 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Catalina High School rank in Arizona?
Catalina High School ranks #237 of 286 high schools in Arizona and #14665 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Catalina High School?
Catalina High School had 580 students in 2025.
Is Catalina High School a elementary school or a high school?
Catalina High School is classified as a high school covering Grades 8–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Catalina High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Catalina High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.