- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Cholla High School
Federal NCES profile for Cholla High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880001443
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cholla High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #38 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cholla High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cholla High School ranks #38 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Cholla High School shrank from 1,760 students in 2022-23 to 1,668 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 92.2 → 99.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 040880001443 · Tucson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,575 enr · 17.1:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Cholla High School shrank from 1,760 students in 2022-23 to 1,668 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 92.2 → 99.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cholla 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
- This school
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- Rincon High Sc 1,109
Rincon High School
1,109 students
What this shows Cholla High School reports 1,575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cholla High School compares
Cholla High 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 10% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,575 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,575
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Arizona - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
White 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Cholla High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Cholla High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Rincon High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cholla 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
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cholla High School
How many students attend Cholla High School?
Cholla High School has 1,575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,760 (2022-23) → 1,668 (2023-24), down 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cholla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cholla High School is 17.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cholla High School?
53.0% of students at Cholla High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cholla High School?
The largest demographic group at Cholla High School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cholla High School?
Cholla High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Cholla High School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Cholla High School ranks #38 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 Cholla High School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Sahuaro High School (1,250 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.