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#1017 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Mica Mountain High
High School · Vail Unified District (4413) · Tucson, AZ
A Vail Unified District (4413) high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10800 E Valencia, Tucson, AZ 85747
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Mica Mountain High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mica Mountain High 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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
$107,290
Median home value
$345,900
Median rent
$1,776/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85747; 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 - Mica Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Empire High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 888 | Compare → |
| Vail Blended LearningEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Vail Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 85 | 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.
Vail Unified District (4413)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #21 of 23
- District spending per student
- $10,071NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mica Mountain High is listed in Vail Unified District (4413); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mica Mountain High
Mica Mountain High is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Vail Unified District (4413), serving approximately 1,306 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,017 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mica Mountain High
What grades does Mica Mountain High serve?
Mica Mountain High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mica Mountain High?
Mica Mountain High has an enrollment of approximately 1,306 students.
How does Mica Mountain High rank in AZ?
Mica Mountain High ranks #1,017 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mica Mountain High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mica Mountain High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Mica Mountain High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mica Mountain High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Mica Mountain High a charter school?
No, Mica Mountain High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mica Mountain High a Title I school?
No, Mica Mountain High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (520) 879-3800
- Area population (ZIP 85747)
- 26,808
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 85747; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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