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#1392 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Sunnyside High School

High School · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Tucson, AZ

A Sunnyside Unified District (4407) high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1725 E BILBY RD, Tucson, AZ 85706

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation10%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.7:1
District spending per student$10,153
Chronic Absenteeism59.6%

Students at Sunnyside High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Sunnyside 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

$49,072

Median home value

$169,600

Median rent

$981/mo

College educated

9.6%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

23.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pcjted - Sunnyside High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi6Compare →
Alta Vista High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.89–121.3 mi472Compare →
San Miguel High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5private9–121.7 mi355Compare →
Ppep Tec - Celestino Fernandez Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified3.89–121.8 mi122Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Sunnyside Unified District (4407)

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#6 of 21
District spending per student
$10,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sunnyside High School is listed in Sunnyside Unified District (4407); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sunnyside High School

Sunnyside High School is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407), serving approximately 2,221 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,392 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Sunnyside High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Sunnyside High School is located on the south side of Tucson, Arizona, and is part of the Sunnyside Unified School District 2. The school opened in 1955 and currently serves a student body of approximately two thousand individuals 2. Academically, the institution provides a range of educational opportunities, including advanced placement courses and specialized career and technical training programs 2. In addition to its academic offerings, Sunnyside High School supports a variety of extracurricular programs for its students 2.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunnyside High School

What grades does Sunnyside High School serve?

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

How many students attend Sunnyside High School?

Sunnyside High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,221 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside High School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunnyside High School rank in AZ?

Sunnyside High School ranks #1,392 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Sunnyside High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunnyside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Sunnyside High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunnyside High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sunnyside High School a charter school?

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

Is Sunnyside High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,221
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.6%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 85706)
56,022
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
29.3
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 · 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 85706; 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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