Below Average
#1602 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Amphitheater High School
High School · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Tucson, AZ
An Amphitheater Unified District (4406) high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 W YAVAPAI RD, Tucson, AZ 85705
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 68.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Amphitheater High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Amphitheater High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,606
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Rose Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Envision High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Tucson Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Rillito CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #19 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amphitheater High School is listed in Amphitheater Unified District (4406); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amphitheater High School
Amphitheater High School is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406), serving approximately 1,110 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,602 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amphitheater High School
What grades does Amphitheater High School serve?
Amphitheater High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Amphitheater High School?
Amphitheater High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amphitheater High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amphitheater High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amphitheater High School rank in AZ?
Amphitheater High School ranks #1,602 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Amphitheater High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amphitheater High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amphitheater High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amphitheater High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Amphitheater High School a charter school?
No, Amphitheater High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amphitheater High School a Title I school?
No, Amphitheater High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.8%
- Phone
- (520) 696-5340
- 4-Year Graduation
- 68.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85705)
- 54,853
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85705; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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