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Project More High School

High School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ

A Tucson Unified District (4403) high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

440 S. Park, Tucson, AZ 85719

  • Math 10% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2019)
  • 30.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate30%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.7:1
District spending per student$13,783
Chronic Absenteeism73.9%

Students at Project More High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2015
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

Based on 21 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Project More 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 60Good Transit
  • Bike 86Very 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

$41,086

Median home value

$266,900

Median rent

$1,051/mo

College educated

46%

Homeownership

29.7%

Poverty rate

31.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.89–120.5 mi81Compare →
Pcjted - Tucson High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.7 mi4Compare →
Tucson Magnet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.28–120.7 mi3,039Compare →
City High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.29–120.9 mi177Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Tucson Unified District (4403)

Schools in district
90
Rank in district
#48 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

Project More High School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Project More High School

Project More High School is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 46 students in grades 9th-12th with a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,170 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Project More High School

What grades does Project More High School serve?

Project More High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Project More High School?

Project More High School has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Project More High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Project More High School is 2.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Project More High School rank in AZ?

Project More High School ranks #1,170 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Project More High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Project More High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Project More High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Project More High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Project More High School a charter school?

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

Is Project More High School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
46
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
73.9%
4-Year Graduation
30.0%
Area population (ZIP 85719)
49,609
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
23.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 85719; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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