- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880000842
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School ranks #4 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-21.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 040880000842 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 10:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-21.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 299
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School
299 students
What this shows Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School compares
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 41% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 38% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 8% in Arizona - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
African American 20.4%
White 16.7%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School
How many students attend Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School?
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School is 10:1, which is 41% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 36% 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 Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School?
66.8% of students at Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School?
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School ranks #4 of 131 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 schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.