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Tombstone High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Tombstone, AZ · NCES 040860000809

At a glance

Reported students

461

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27.25

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Arizona high enrollment

73rd percentile

Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

262

Tombstone High School: 461 reported students.

State peer staffing position

44th percentile

16.9:1 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
457
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1

What the reported data says about Tombstone High School

Tombstone High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tombstone. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Tombstone Unified District (4168). NCES reports 461 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, close to 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 White (54.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.8%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Tombstone High School

  1. 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.1%
Students with disabilities
11.4%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0.5
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White54.7%
  • Hispanic35.8%
  • Black2%
  • Asian0.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
  • Multiracial6.1%

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

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as 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.

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Public schools near Tombstone 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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
CTD - Tombstone High School

High · Cochise Technology District (79403)

09–120under 0.1 mi
Walter J Meyer School

Elementary · Tombstone Unified District (4168)

PK–081511 mi

Frequently asked questions about Tombstone High School

What grades does Tombstone High School serve?

Tombstone High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tombstone Unified District (4168).

How many students attend Tombstone High School?

Tombstone High School reported 461 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 457 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Tombstone High School?

The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 461 students and 27.25 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 Tombstone High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Tombstone High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tombstone Unified District (4168) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Tombstone High School in?

Tombstone High School is part of Tombstone Unified District (4168), based in Tombstone, AZ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Tombstone High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include CTD - Tombstone High School (under 0.1 mi), Walter J Meyer School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.