Serving 1,146 students in grades 9-12, Sahuarita 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 66% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sahuarita High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sahuarita High School's student population of 1,146 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sahuarita High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sahuarita High School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
34%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sahuarita High School's ranking?
Sahuarita High School is ranked #635 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sahuarita High School often compared to?
Sahuarita High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walden Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sahuarita High School?
The graduation rate of Sahuarita High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sahuarita High School?
1,146 students attend Sahuarita High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sahuarita High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sahuarita High School?
Sahuarita High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sahuarita High School offer ?
Sahuarita High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sahuarita High School part of?
Sahuarita High School is part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District.
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