Tucson Magnet High School

Tucson Magnet High School serves 3,039 students in grades 8-12 as a regular public school in downtown Tucson. With 171 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1, providing reasonable class sizes for this large urban institution. The school ranks #818 out of 2,029 Arizona schools, placing it in the 60th percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10.

Academically, 38% of students demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and Reading, while 33% achieve proficiency in Math across grade levels. These results reflect a school with room for academic growth as it works to support student achievement. As part of Tucson's urban core, the school draws from the surrounding 85705 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $33,941 and the median home value is $105,900.

The community faces economic challenges, with a poverty rate of 29.5% and 20% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher among the ZIP's 56,344 residents. Located at 400 N 2nd Avenue in the heart of Arizona's second-largest city, Tucson Magnet High School operates within a diverse urban environment that reflects the cultural richness and economic realities of central Tucson.

Tucson Magnet High School is a large school with 3,039 students enrolled. Larger schools typically offer a wider range of academic programs, electives, and extracurricular activities. Parents may want to ask about how the school maintains a sense of community and ensures students don't get lost in the crowd.