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#1214 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Rincon High School
High School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ
A Tucson Unified District (4403) high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
421 N ARCADIA AVE, Tucson, AZ 85711
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 71.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rincon High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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).
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Where Rincon 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some 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
$52,358
Median home value
$248,600
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85711; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pcjted - Rincon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| University High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 8–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,001 | Compare → |
| Mary Meredith K-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Basis Tucson PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 823 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Schools in district
- 90
- Rank in district
- #49 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
Rincon High School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rincon High School
Rincon High School is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 1,217 students in grades 8th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,214 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rincon High School
What grades does Rincon High School serve?
Rincon High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Rincon High School?
Rincon High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rincon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rincon High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rincon High School rank in AZ?
Rincon High School ranks #1,214 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Rincon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rincon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Rincon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rincon High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rincon High School a charter school?
No, Rincon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rincon High School a Title I school?
No, Rincon High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.5%
- Phone
- (520) 232-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 71.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85711)
- 41,201
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 85711; 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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