Very Good
#515 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 26% in state
Tombstone High School
High School · Tombstone Unified District (4168) · Tombstone, AZ
A Tombstone Unified District (4168) high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1000, Tombstone, AZ 85638
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tombstone High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 Tombstone 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,172
Median home value
$170,800
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Tombstone Unified District (4168)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tombstone High School is listed in Tombstone Unified District (4168); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tombstone High School
Tombstone High School is a public high school in Tombstone, AZ, part of Tombstone Unified District (4168), serving approximately 453 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tombstone High School
What grades does Tombstone High School serve?
Tombstone High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tombstone High School?
Tombstone High School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tombstone High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tombstone High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tombstone High School rank in AZ?
Tombstone High School ranks #515 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Tombstone High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tombstone High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Tombstone High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tombstone High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tombstone High School a charter school?
No, Tombstone High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tombstone High School a Title I school?
No, Tombstone High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.9%
- Phone
- (520) 457-2215
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85638)
- 1,621
- Area median age
- 59.6
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 85638; 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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