University High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tucson, Arizona 85711 · Tucson Unified District (4403)
#9 of 286 high schools in Arizona
#1142 of 16,910 nationally
About University High School
University High School is a public high 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 982 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 9th of 286 ranked high schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 982.
There are 214 schools in Tucson; University High School ranks 6th of 197 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)99.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)23.4
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 University High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 23.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 99.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near University High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rincon High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,109 students · 0 m away
Desert Sky Community School
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
38 students · 1.4 km away
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 1.4 km away
Howell Peter Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students · 1.5 km away
Lineweaver Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students · 1.8 km away
Pima Prevention Partnership-Tucson
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 1.9 km away
Alice Vail Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students · 2.0 km away
BASIS Tucson Primary
Tucson · Charter other · Grades K–12
785 students · 2.1 km away
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
200 students · 2.2 km away
John B Wright Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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956 students
Snowflake High School
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949 students
Cactus High School
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1,036 students
Yuma High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is University High School a good school?
University High School has a Success Index (US) of 80.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #9 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 University High School rank in Arizona?
University High School ranks #9 of 286 high schools in Arizona and #1142 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University High School?
University High School had 982 students in 2025.
Is University High School a elementary school or a high school?
University High School is classified as a high covering Grades 8–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near University High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.