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Tucson Magnet High School

High School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ

A Tucson Unified District (4403) high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

400 N 2ND AVE, Tucson, AZ 85705

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation18.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$13,783
Chronic Absenteeism86%

Students at Tucson Magnet High School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Tucson Magnet 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 69Good Transit
  • Bike 87Very 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

$36,606

Median home value

$113,700

Median rent

$924/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

46%

Poverty rate

29.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 - Tucson High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi4Compare →
City High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.29–120.6 mi177Compare →
Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.89–120.7 mi81Compare →
Project More High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–120.7 mi46Compare →

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.

Tucson Unified District (4403)

Schools in district
90
Rank in district
#39 of 86
District spending per student
$13,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tucson Magnet High School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tucson Magnet High School

Tucson Magnet High School is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 3,039 students in grades 8th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,058 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Tucson Magnet High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Tucson High Magnet School, also known as THMS or Tucson High, is a public high school in Tucson, Arizona, operating under the Tucson Unified School District 2. The institution features magnet programs focused on Technology, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts 2. Located adjacent to the University of Arizona and near the Downtown Arts District, it holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in Arizona 2. The school was originally established in 1892 and re-established in 1906, celebrating its centennial in 2006 2. In terms of size, THMS is the largest high school in southern Arizona and ranks as the eleventh-largest in the state, with an enrollment exceeding 3,200 students 2.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tucson Magnet High School

What grades does Tucson Magnet High School serve?

Tucson Magnet High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Tucson Magnet High School?

Tucson Magnet High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,039 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucson Magnet High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tucson Magnet High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tucson Magnet High School rank in AZ?

Tucson Magnet High School ranks #1,058 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Tucson Magnet High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tucson Magnet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Tucson Magnet High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tucson Magnet High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tucson Magnet High School a charter school?

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

Is Tucson Magnet High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
3,039
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
171
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
86.0%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 85705)
54,853
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
34.6
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 85705; 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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