For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 370 students in Pima Unified District (4220) School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Arizona.
Public High Schools in Pima Unified District (4220) School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Public High School in Pima Unified District (4220) School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pima High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
953 Schools
# Students
1,080 Students
441,181 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
15,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Pima Unified District (4220) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#397 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.66
# American Indian Students
17 Students
20,677 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
16,310 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
320 Students
203,342 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
46%
# Black Students
12 Students
25,244 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
724 Students
155,986 Students
% White Students
67%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,611 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
18,011 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
307
# Students in K Grade:
68
4,560
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
4,921
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
5,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
5,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
5,477
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
6,320
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
9,122
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
15,108
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
15,591
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,085 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,351
$11,421
Spending / Student
$13,085
$11,323
Best Pima Unified District (4220) School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gila Valley Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Pima High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 S. Main
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
