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Sahuarita High School

High School · Sahuarita Unified District (4411) · Sahuarita, AZ

A Sahuarita Unified District (4411) high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

350 W SAHUARITA RD, Sahuarita, AZ 85629

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation12.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$8,786
Chronic Absenteeism45%

Students at Sahuarita High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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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The neighborhood

Where Sahuarita 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,072/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sahuarita), 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

$106,039

Median home value

$313,600

Median rent

$1,770/mo

College educated

36.2%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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 - Sahuarita High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi1Compare →
Sahuarita Digital Pathways AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.7K–120.2 mi100Compare →
Pcjted - Walden Grove High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.5 mi2Compare →
Walden Grove High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–122.5 mi1,154Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sahuarita Unified District (4411)

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 10
District spending per student
$8,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sahuarita High School is listed in Sahuarita Unified District (4411); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sahuarita High School

Sahuarita High School is a public high school in Sahuarita, AZ, part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411), serving approximately 1,181 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,012 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sahuarita High School

What grades does Sahuarita High School serve?

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

How many students attend Sahuarita High School?

Sahuarita High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,181 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita High School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sahuarita High School rank in AZ?

Sahuarita High School ranks #1,012 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Sahuarita High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sahuarita High School 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 Sahuarita High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sahuarita High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sahuarita High School a charter school?

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

Is Sahuarita High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,181
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.0%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 85629)
30,989
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
32.9
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 85629; 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 data · How we calculate scores

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