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Public high school · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, Arizona

Tucson Magnet High School

Tucson Magnet High School rates 5.9, right at the middle of Tucson Unified District (4403)'s high schools, whose rated median is 5.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.9this school

5.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Tucson Unified District (4403) median is 5.5.

#1,252 of 2,019 schools in Arizona · Tucson Unified District (4403): 12 high schools rated, median 5.5

The brief

A Tucson Unified District (4403) high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,252 of 2,019 schools in Arizona and 51 of 86 in Tucson Unified District (4403).

Tucson Magnet High School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403), and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math33%701 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading38%703 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.1
25% of the rating
Academics
7.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Tucson Magnet High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$36,606
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
29.1%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
92
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
69
Good Transit
Bike Score
87
Very Bikeable
City reported crime
2,397/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Tucson. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Tucson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
18.6% participation · state average 2.8 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
20 sports
10 boys' · 10 girls' · 36 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Tucson Magnet High School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #1,252 of 2,019 schools in AZ.

What is Tucson Magnet High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tucson Magnet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 facts

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
3,039
Student-teacher ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
171
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County
4-year graduation
88.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#51 of 86
Schools in district
90
District spending per student
$13,783
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 85705)
54,853
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
34.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.