Enrollment
996
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040068000032
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools.
- #15 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amphitheater High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amphitheater High School
Amphitheater High School is a higher-need, large high school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 996 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 91% of state schools at 996 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (13%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amphitheater Unified District (4406) spends $10,331 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 279 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 996 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tucson's high schools, it stands alongside Mica Mountain High (1,319 students): Amphitheater High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 20.9:1).
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) also operates Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students) and Ironwood Ridge High School (1,539 students) alongside Amphitheater High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amphitheater High School compares
Amphitheater High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amphitheater Unified District (4406), which includes Amphitheater High School.
$10,331
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.9%
State 27.9%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~996 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Amphitheater High School a good school?
Amphitheater High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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