Excellent
#271 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 14% in state
Tanque Verde High School
High School · Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) · Tucson, AZ
A Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4201 N MELPOMENE WAY, Tucson, AZ 85749
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tanque Verde High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 Tanque Verde 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$108,444
Median home value
$553,800
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabino High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–12 | 2.0 mi | 863 | Compare → |
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| Desert Christian Schools Pk12Private · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Calvery Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 226 | 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.
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.
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tanque Verde High School is listed in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tanque Verde High School
Tanque Verde High School is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408), serving approximately 730 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Tanque Verde High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tanque Verde High School
What grades does Tanque Verde High School serve?
Tanque Verde High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tanque Verde High School?
Tanque Verde High School has an enrollment of approximately 730 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanque Verde High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanque Verde High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tanque Verde High School rank in AZ?
Tanque Verde High School ranks #271 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Tanque Verde High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tanque Verde High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Tanque Verde High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tanque Verde High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tanque Verde High School a charter school?
No, Tanque Verde High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tanque Verde High School a Title I school?
No, Tanque Verde High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 730
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (520) 760-0801
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85749)
- 18,257
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 56.2
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 85749; 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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