- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Amphitheater High School
Federal NCES profile for Amphitheater High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040068000032
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amphitheater High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools.
- #15 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Amphitheater High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amphitheater High School ranks #15 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Arizona
NCES ID 040068000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Amphitheater High School held near 1,110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.4 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-53 students YoY 040068000032 · Tucson, AZ High · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 13.6:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students)
Amphitheater High School held near 1,110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.4 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Amphitheater High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Del Oro
Canyon Del Oro High School
1,758 students
- Ironwood Ridge
Ironwood Ridge High School
1,539 students
- This school
Amphitheater High School
996 students
- Lawrence W Cro
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
827 students
- Richard B Wils
Richard B Wilson Jr School
770 students
- Coronado K-8 S 561
Coronado K-8 School
561 students
What this shows Amphitheater High School reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amphitheater High School compares
Amphitheater High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 53% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Arizona - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
96.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.7%
White 13.0%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Amphitheater High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amphitheater Unified District (4406) reports $12,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amphitheater High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Del Oro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironwood Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard B Wilson Jr School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado K-8 School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amphitheater High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Tucson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mica Mountain High
Standard public school
1,319 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Innovation Tech High School
Standard public school
333 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Project More High School
Alternative education program
61 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Jted Innovative Learning Center @ the Bridges
Vocational / career-technical school
3 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~996 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amphitheater High School
How many students attend Amphitheater High School?
Amphitheater High School has 996 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,163 (2022-23) → 1,110 (2023-24), nearly flat (-53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amphitheater High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amphitheater High School is 13.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amphitheater High School?
73.9% of students at Amphitheater High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amphitheater High School?
The largest demographic group at Amphitheater High School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amphitheater High School?
Amphitheater High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amphitheater High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Amphitheater High School ranks #15 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Besides Amphitheater High School, Amphitheater Unified District (4406) also operates Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students), Ironwood Ridge High School (1,539 students), and Lawrence W Cross Middle School (827 students). See the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) district page for the complete list.