Sahuaro High School

About Sahuaro High School

Sahuaro High School is a public high school located in Tucson, Arizona. It is part of the Tucson Unified School District. Founded in 1968, Sahuaro High School has a long history of excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Sahuaro High School offers a wide range of courses and programs to meet the needs of its diverse student population. From Advanced Placement courses to career and technical education, Sahuaro High School has something for everyone. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as student government, clubs, and sports.
Sahuaro High School has been recognized nationally for its excellence in education. The school has been awarded the National Blue Ribbon Award, as well as being named a College Board Advanced Placement Honor School. Sahuaro High School also boasts a high graduation rate and a strong college-going culture.
Sahuaro High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong academic and extracurricular programs, Sahuaro High School is a great choice for students looking for a quality education.

Address:	545 N Camino Seco Tucson, AZ 85710
Phone:	(520) 731-7100
Site:	tusd1.org
Grades:	8-12
Enrollment:	1,556 students

Overview Sahuaro High School

Sahuaro High School serves 1,556 students in grades 8-12.
Sahuaro High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sahuaro High School

Sahuaro High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sahuaro High School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.