Tucson Magnet High School vs. City High School
Should you attend Tucson Magnet High School or City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Tucson Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,162 students in grades 8-12, Tucson Magnet High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 186 students in grades 9-12, City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
3,162 students
186 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
162 teachers
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n/a
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
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n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#758 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30-39%
Graduation Rate
87%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
842
49
Grade 10 Students
802
46
Grade 11 Students
750
50
Grade 12 Students
768
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
70%
44%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
15%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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1
Sports
n/a
Basketball