Pueblo High School

3500 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,831 students in grades 8-12, Pueblo 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 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,831 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pueblo High School's student population of 1,831 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,831 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pueblo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pueblo High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1533 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pueblo High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pueblo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pueblo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pueblo High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pueblo High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pueblo High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pueblo High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pueblo High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Pueblo High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pueblo High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pueblo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pueblo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pueblo High School's ranking?
Pueblo High School is ranked #1533 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pueblo High School often compared to?
Pueblo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pueblo High School?
The graduation rate of Pueblo High School is 89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pueblo High School?
1,831 students attend Pueblo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pueblo High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pueblo High School?
Pueblo High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pueblo High School offer ?
Pueblo High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Pueblo High School part of?
Pueblo High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pueblo High School located?
Pueblo High School is located in the Sunset Villa neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Sunset Villa.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,831 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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