University High School vs. Rincon High School
Should you attend University High School or Rincon 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
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Rincon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,001 students in grades 8-12, University High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,217 students in grades 8-12, Rincon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
8-12
8-12
Total Students
1,001 students
1,217 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#1096 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
7%
Graduation Rate
95%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
259
345
Grade 10 Students
259
318
Grade 11 Students
209
278
Grade 12 Students
274
276
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
14%
3%
% Hispanic
33%
57%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
38%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
