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Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 12,042 students in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
12,042 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
793 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Graduation Rate
84%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
209 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
309 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,325 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
47%
# Black Students
561 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
5,182 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
43%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
59 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
397 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
682
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
765
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
779
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
793
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
846
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
803
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
820
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
920
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
947
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,170
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,201
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,160
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,075
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,487 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,272 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$150 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$136 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,487
$11,257
Spending / Student
$11,272
$11,161
Best Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Innovation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
825 W Desert Fairways Dr
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Painted Sky Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12620 N Woodburne Ave
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Ironwood Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2475 W Naranja Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-3902
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-3902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,556 students
Rank: #44.
Canyon Del Oro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 W Calle Concordia
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5560
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5560
Grades: 9-12
| 1,691 students
Rank: #55.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 838 students
Rank: #66.
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
826 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #77.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1661 W Sage St
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6090
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6090
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #88.
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #99.
Lulu Walker School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 W Roller Coaster Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6517
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6517
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1010.
Copper Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11620 N Copper Spring Trl
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 696-6800
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 696-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #1111.
Coronado K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3401 E Wilds Rd
Tucson, AZ 85739
(520) 696-6626
Tucson, AZ 85739
(520) 696-6626
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Marion Donaldson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2040 W Omar Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1351 E Limberlost Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1414.
Amphi Academy Online
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 E Wetmore Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-5000
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-5000
Grades: K-12
| 241 students
Rank: #1515.
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 N Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-6880
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1616.
La Cima Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5600 N La Canada Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6730
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6730
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1717.
Amphitheater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 W Yavapai Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-5340
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-5340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #1818.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Grades: PK-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1919.
L M Prince School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6350
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #2020.
Helen Keeling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2837 N Los Altos Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6940
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6940
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #2121.
Amphitheater Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6230
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6230
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #2222.
E C Nash School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Kelso St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6440
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District manages 22 public schools serving 12,042 students.
What is the rank of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District is ranked #224 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District?
44% of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,272 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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