For the 2024-25 school year, there are 149 public high schools serving 43,960 students in Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Tucson, AZ are University High School, Basis Oro Valley and Basis Tucson Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tucson, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Tucson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public high schools.
Tucson, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Basis Tucson North, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tucson, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Grades: 8-12
| 1,060 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Grades: 5-12
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Grades: K-12
| 806 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pcjted - Catalina Foothills High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 209-8351
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 209-8351
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pcjted - Empire High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3000
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Grades: 5-12
| 801 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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
| 1,887 students
Rank: #88.
Pcjted - University High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-4300
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-4300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Pima County Jted At Empire
Vocational School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Empire High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #1111.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1212.
Tanque Verde High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 760-0801
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 760-0801
Grades: 9-12
| 712 students
Rank: #1313.
Pcjted - Vail High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7762 E Science Park Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Ironwood Ridge High 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: #1515.
Canyon Del Oro High 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: #1616.
Academy Of Tucson High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10720 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 733-0096
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 733-0096
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #1717.
Pcjted - Andrada Polytechnic High School
Vocational School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12960 S Houghton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3305
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3305
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1818.
Pcjted - Tanque Verde High School
Vocational School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 760-0801
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 760-0801
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 W Ina Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Grades: K-12
| 723 students
Rank: #2020.
Mica Mountain High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10800 E Valencia
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,161 students
Rank: #2121.
Amerischools Academy Online Instruction
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #2222.
Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Grades: K-12
| 581 students
Rank: #2323.
Pcjted - Sabino High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 N Bowes Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 584-7700
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 584-7700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Changemaker High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 S Belvedere Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 615-2200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 615-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Pima Vocational High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 724-9740
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 724-9740
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4116 Avenida Cochise Suites F
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 458-8205
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 458-8205
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Sky Islands
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6000 E 14th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 382-9210
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 382-9210
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Tucson Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Youth Works Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1915 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520) 495-4113
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520) 495-4113
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #3434.
Pcjted - Ironwood Ridge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2475 W Naranja Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-3902
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-3902
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #3535.
Pcjted - Cienega High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-2800
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
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Tucson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2846 Drexel Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Academy Adventures Mid-town (Closed 2009)
Charter School
825 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3902 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Grades: 5-9
| 40 students
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
40 West Ft. Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Grades: K-7
| 10 students
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Asdb/tucson Blind School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5901 South Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2202 West Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8181 East Irvington Bldg E5
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7600 North Shannon Rd Bldg. D
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3067 North Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2110 West Brichta Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
2120 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Broadway Bridge Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2120 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9
| 17 students
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
200 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2225 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Grades: 3-12
| 37 students
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3700 E Alvord
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
925 E. Bilby Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
732 W Roger Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 203-4876
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 203-4876
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5949 East 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
P. O. Box 11039
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 722-8130
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 722-8130
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
5757 W. Ajo Highway
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 578-2022
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 578-2022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10129 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 321-9233
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 321-9233
Grades: K-5
| 69 students
3833 E. 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Direct Link I Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
445 S. Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
445 South Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2698
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Tucson, AZ include University High School, Basis Oro Valley and Basis Tucson Primary.
How many public high schools are located in Tucson?
149 public high schools are located in Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in Tucson?
Tucson public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Tucson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tucson include: Desert View High School vs. Sunnyside High School, Tanque Verde High School vs. Sabino High School, Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Canyon Del Oro High School
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