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#1360 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Cholla High School
High School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ
A Tucson Unified District (4403) high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2001 W STARR PASS BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85713
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cholla High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Cholla 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$50,264
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85713; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pcjted - Cholla High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Tia WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Tucson International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 65 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Schools in district
- 90
- Rank in district
- #58 of 86
- District spending per student
- $13,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cholla High School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cholla High School
Cholla High School is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 1,668 students in grades 8th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,360 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cholla High School
What grades does Cholla High School serve?
Cholla High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Cholla High School?
Cholla High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cholla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cholla High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cholla High School rank in AZ?
Cholla High School ranks #1,360 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Cholla High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cholla High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Cholla High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cholla High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cholla High School a charter school?
No, Cholla High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cholla High School a Title I school?
No, Cholla High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.6%
- Phone
- (520) 225-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85713)
- 45,615
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 85713; 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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