Top Rankings
Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,164 students in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
5,164 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
299 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 613 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 90% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 631 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
24%
Graduation Rate
90%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.66
# American Indian Students
16 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
303 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,513 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
48%
# Black Students
81 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
2,825 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
55%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
416 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
220
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
274
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
287
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
308
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
348
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
346
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
332
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
394
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
397
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
390
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
451
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
474
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
482
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
461
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,466 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,729 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,466
$11,388
Spending / Student
$9,729
$11,291
Best Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catalina Foothills High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5301 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Ventana Vista Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6085 N Kolb Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8000
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8000
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Manzanita School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 E Manzanita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7800
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7800
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5725 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-7700
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #66.
Orange Grove Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1911 E Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8200
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Esperero Canyon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5801 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8100
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
3435 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7650
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7650
Grades: PK
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District?
Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,164 students.
What is the rank of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District?
Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District is ranked #66 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District?
55% of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District?
Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,729 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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