Very Good
#638 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 32% in state
City High School
High School · City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448) · Tucson, AZ
A City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448) charter high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
48 E PENNINGTON ST, Tucson, AZ 85701
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at City High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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).
How we rate schools
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Where City 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 100Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$52,672
Median home value
$451,500
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
25.1%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,897 | Compare → |
| Pcjted - Tucson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Tucson Magnet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 8–12 | 0.6 mi | 3,039 | Compare → |
| Intermountain AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 2–12 | 0.9 mi | 106 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,343NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
City High School is listed in CITY Center for Collaborative Learning (85448); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About City High School
City High School is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448), serving approximately 177 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #638 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City High School
What grades does City High School serve?
City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend City High School?
City High School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
How does City High School rank in AZ?
City High School ranks #638 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, City High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is City High School a charter school?
Yes, City High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is City High School a Title I school?
No, City High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.5%
- Phone
- (520) 623-7223
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 85701)
- 5,169
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 85701; 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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