Catalina Foothills High School

Catalina Foothills High School serves 1,868 students in grades 9-12 in Tucson's affluent foothills community. This high-performing public school ranks 83rd out of 2,029 Arizona schools, placing it in the 96th percentile statewide with an impressive 8.1 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. Academically, the school excels with 74% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 75% in mathematics.

With 92 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio that supports strong educational outcomes reflected in its exceptional 9.7 out of 10 academic score. The school draws from a highly educated community where 71% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $107,142. This educated population, with a low 4.9% poverty rate and median home values of $647,500, creates a supportive environment for academic achievement.

Students benefit from the resources and expectations that come with attending school in one of Tucson's most prosperous neighborhoods, where families prioritize education and community involvement. Catalina Foothills High School sits in a large suburban setting that combines the advantages of city amenities with the scenic beauty of Arizona's Catalina Mountains.

The student-teacher ratio at Catalina Foothills High School is 20.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.