Sahuaro School
9 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Sahuaro School
Sahuaro School is a public school located in Tucson, Arizona. It is part of the Tucson Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a long history of academic excellence and is known for its rigorous curriculum and high standards. Sahuaro is also well known for its athletics, having won multiple state championships in football, baseball, basketball, and track. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as student government, debate club, and robotics. Sahuaro has a diverse student body, with students from all backgrounds and cultures. The school is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students, and its faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. Sahuaro is a great place for students to learn, grow, and succeed.
Address:
12835 N 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029Phone:
(602) 896-6200
Site:
Grades:
Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:
535 students
Overview Sahuaro School
Sahuaro School serves 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Sahuaro School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (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 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Sahuaro School
Sahuaro 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 School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
