At a glance
Reported students
2,258
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
95.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
485
Sunnyside High School: 2,258 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
23.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,177
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.2:1
What the reported data says about Sunnyside High School
Sunnyside High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tucson. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Sunnyside Unified District (4407). NCES reports 2,258 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.6:1, above the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (93%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (2.1%). English learners represent 14.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sunnyside High School
- 1How do the reported 23.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 95.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.9%
- Hispanic93%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sunnyside Unified District (4407)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Desert View High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,102 reported students
STAR Academic High School
High · Grades 06–12
265 reported students
Sierra K-8 School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
801 reported students
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
Middle · Grades 04–08
768 reported students
Elvira Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
642 reported students
Los Amigos Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
613 reported students
Public schools near Sunnyside High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCJTED - Sunnyside High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Alta Vista High School High · Charter · American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Alta Vi (80995) | 09–12 | 495 | 1.3 mi |
| PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center High · Charter · Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) | 09–12 | 116 | 1.8 mi |
| PJCTED - Star Academic High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| STAR Academic High School High · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | 06–12 | 265 | 1.9 mi |
| Toltecali High School High · Charter · CPLC Community Schools dba Toltecalli High School (80032) | 09–12 | 126 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside High School
What grades does Sunnyside High School serve?
Sunnyside High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sunnyside Unified District (4407).
How many students attend Sunnyside High School?
Sunnyside High School reported 2,258 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,177 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sunnyside High School?
The calculated ratio is 23.6:1, based on 2,258 students and 95.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sunnyside High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sunnyside High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sunnyside Unified District (4407) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sunnyside High School in?
Sunnyside High School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sunnyside High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PCJTED - Sunnyside High School (under 0.1 mi), Alta Vista High School (1.3 mi), PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.