At a glance
Reported students
1,250
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
334
Sahuaro High School: 1,250 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
19.3:1 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
- 1,514
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68.16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.2:1
What the reported data says about Sahuaro High School
Sahuaro High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Tucson. It is one of 90 current school records connected to Tucson Unified District (4403). NCES reports 1,250 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 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (47.4%) and White (30.7%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. 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. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sahuaro High School
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.8 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 3 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
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.9
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.7%
- Hispanic47.4%
- Black9.3%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial7.4%
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
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in Tucson Unified District (4403)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rincon High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,109 reported students
University High School
High · Grades 08–12
982 reported students
Cholla High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,575 reported students
Sabino High School
High · Grades 07–12
816 reported students
Palo Verde High Magnet School
High · Grades 08–12
767 reported students
Pueblo High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,821 reported students
Public schools near Sahuaro 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 - Sahuaro High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Eastpointe High School High · Charter · Eastpointe High School Inc. (78833) | 09–12 | 605 | 0.4 mi |
| Pima County JTED - Camino Seco High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 25 | 1.4 mi |
| Compass High School High · Charter · Compass High School Inc. (79467) | 09–12 | 449 | 1.5 mi |
| Online School of Arizona High · Charter · Online School of Arizona (1001719) | 09–12 | 45 | 1.7 mi |
| Canyon Rose Academy-East High · Charter · Canyon Rose Academy Inc. (81029) | 09–12 | 80 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sahuaro High School
What grades does Sahuaro High School serve?
Sahuaro High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tucson Unified District (4403).
How many students attend Sahuaro High School?
Sahuaro High School reported 1,250 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,514 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sahuaro High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 1,250 students and 64.8 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 Sahuaro High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sahuaro High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tucson Unified District (4403) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sahuaro High School in?
Sahuaro High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 90 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sahuaro High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PCJTED - Sahuaro High School (under 0.1 mi), Eastpointe High School (0.4 mi), Pima County JTED - Camino Seco (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.