Excellent
#75 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 4% in state
University High School
High School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ
A Tucson Unified District (4403) high school where students score 65 points above what's typical for similar communities.
421 N ARCADIA AVE, Tucson, AZ 85711
- Math 100% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University High School score 97% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 97% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 97% (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 27 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where University 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 86Very 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
$52,358
Median home value
$248,600
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pcjted - Rincon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Rincon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 8–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,217 | Compare → |
| Mary Meredith K-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Basis Tucson PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 823 | 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.
Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Schools in district
- 90
- Rank in district
- #4 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
University High School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University High School
University High School is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 1,001 students in grades 8th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about University High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University High School
What grades does University High School serve?
University High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend University High School?
University High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,001 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University High School rank in AZ?
University High School ranks #75 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is University High School's MySchoolScout rating?
University High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 University High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University High School has 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is University High School a charter school?
No, University High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University High School a Title I school?
No, University High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (520) 232-5900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85711)
- 41,201
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 85711; 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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