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#170 of 225 private schools in AZ

San Miguel High School

High School

6601 S SAN FERNANDO RD, Tucson, AZ 85756

Private

Enrollment

355

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Arizona private schools

#170 of 225

In Tucson

#26 of 36

public schools

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San Miguel High School

5.5/10

High School in Tucson · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.8/10

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About San Miguel High School

San Miguel High School is a private high school in Tucson, AZ. San Miguel High School serves approximately 355 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. San Miguel High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 225 private schools in AZ.

How it compares0.7 pts below AZ schools
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • AZ avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

San Miguel High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How San Miguel High School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in Tucson, AZ

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
This School
vs
15.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
355
This School
vs
406
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.5
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 93.8% vs 0%
White 2.8% vs 0%
Black 1.4% vs 0%
Asian 0.3% vs 0%
San Miguel High School Tucson Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
San Miguel High School (this school) 5.5
Southgate Academy 4.8
Tucson International Academy Midvale 7.9
Sunnyside High School 5.3
PCJTED - Sunnyside High School
Ombudsman - Charter Valencia 3.9
STAR Academic High School 4.3
Pima County JTED - Star
Pima Vocational High School 7.5
Toltecali High School 5.7
Alta Vista High School 5.8
Pima Rose Academy 3.6
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center 3.8
Pueblo High School 5.6
Innovation Tech High School 7.5
Pima County JTED - Bridges Day Program
Pima County JTED - Bridges Evening Program
Desert View High School 5.9
PCJTED - Desert View High School
Las Puertas Community School 7.0
Southside Community School 5.0

Showing 20 of 102 schools. View all schools in Tucson

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,472
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 3.0 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 12%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 355
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 93.8%
White 2.8%
Pacific Islander 1.7%
Black 1.4%
Asian 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6601 S SAN FERNANDO RD, Tucson, AZ 85756

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering San Miguel High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Pima Vocational High School (rated 7.5/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Toltecali High School (rated 5.7/10, 2.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Sunnyside High School (rated 5.3/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Tucson, see our Tucson schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Elvira Elementary School Tucson 0.3 mi 6.8
Math and Science Success Academy Tucson 0.2 mi 5.8
Challenger Middle School Tucson 0.5 mi 3.4
Southgate Academy Tucson 0.7 mi 4.8
Santa Clara Elementary School Tucson 0.7 mi 5.1
Mission Manor Elementary School Tucson 0.8 mi 5.1
La Paloma Academy-South Tucson 1.3 mi 4.6
Liberty Elementary School Tucson 1.5 mi 3.1
Drexel Elementary School Tucson 1.5 mi 4.1
Apollo Middle School Tucson 1.7 mi 4.2
Tucson International Academy Midvale Tucson 1.6 mi 7.9
Pima County JTED - Star Tucson 1.9 mi
STAR Academic High School Tucson 1.9 mi 4.3
PCJTED - Sunnyside High School Tucson 1.7 mi
Sunnyside High School Tucson 1.7 mi 5.3
Sierra 2-8 School Tucson 1.8 mi 3.3
Ombudsman - Charter Valencia Tucson 1.8 mi 3.9
Pima Vocational High School Tucson 2.2 mi 7.5
Toltecali High School Tucson 2.2 mi 5.7
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School Tucson 2.0 mi 8.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85756 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,617

Median Home Value

$210,800

Median Rent

$1,256/mo

Population

36,716

College Educated

18.9%

Homeownership

79.7%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Median Age

36.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about San Miguel High School

What grades does San Miguel High School serve?

San Miguel High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend San Miguel High School?

San Miguel High School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Miguel High School?

The student-teacher ratio at San Miguel High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does San Miguel High School rank in AZ?

San Miguel High School ranks #170 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is San Miguel High School's MySchoolScout rating?

San Miguel High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is San Miguel High School a private school?

Yes, San Miguel High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is San Miguel High School a religious school?

San Miguel High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
67 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
63 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
355
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County

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