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Public high school · Pima Unified District (4220) · Pima, Arizona

Pima High School

Pima High School rates 6.8, right at the middle of Pima Unified District (4220)'s high schools, whose rated median is 6.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.8this school

6.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Pima Unified District (4220) median is 6.8.

#846 of 2,019 schools in Arizona · Pima Unified District (4220): 1 high schools rated, median 6.8

The brief

A Pima Unified District (4220) high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 846 of 2,019 schools in Arizona and 2 of 3 in Pima Unified District (4220).

Pima High School is listed in Pima Unified District (4220), and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math37%74 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading27%74 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 43 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.3
25% of the rating
Academics
6.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 85543; 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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Pima High School and the 11 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$89,808
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
21
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
6 sports
3 boys' · 3 girls' · 12 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Dan Hinton Accommodation School0.3 mi
    6.9Compare →
  2. Pima High Schoolthis school
    6.8
  3. Eagle Online Academy5.0 mi
    4.9Compare →
  4. Gift - Pima High School0.0 mi
    not ratedCompare →
  5. Gila Valley Learning Center0.1 mi
    not ratedCompare →
Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Pima High School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Pima High School serve?

Pima High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pima High School?

Pima High School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pima High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pima High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pima High School rank in AZ?

Pima High School ranks #846 of 2,019 schools in AZ.

What is Pima High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pima High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Pima High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pima High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pima High School a charter school?

No, Pima High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pima High School a Title I school?

No, Pima High School is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
351
Student-teacher ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Graham County
Phone
(928) 387-8151
4-year graduation
90–94%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 3
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$9,612
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 85543)
4,878
Area median age
39.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.