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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

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness2.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation13.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$10,071
Chronic Absenteeism31.3%

Students at Mica Mountain High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%

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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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

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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

$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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
10 boys'·8 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pcjted - Mica Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi2Compare →
Empire High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–122.0 mi888Compare →
Vail Blended LearningEnrollment path unverified6.26–122.0 mi71Compare →
Vail Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified9.1K–122.0 mi85Compare →

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%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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