- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Catalina High School
Federal NCES profile for Catalina High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880001261
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catalina High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #12 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Catalina High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catalina High School ranks #12 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Catalina High School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.1 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 040880001261 · Tucson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 6.1:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Catalina High School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.1 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Catalina High 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 580
Catalina High School
580 students
What this shows Catalina High School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catalina High School compares
Catalina 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 64% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 3% in Arizona - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.6%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
African American 25.3%
White 13.1%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Catalina High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Catalina High 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 Catalina High 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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catalina High School
How many students attend Catalina High School?
Catalina High School has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catalina High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Catalina High School is 6.1:1, which is 64% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 61% 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 Catalina High School?
68.8% of students at Catalina High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catalina High School?
The largest demographic group at Catalina High School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catalina High School?
Catalina High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Catalina High School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Catalina High School ranks #12 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 Catalina High 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.