- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
City High School
Federal NCES profile for City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040040702404Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #22 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 165
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, City High School ranks #22 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040040702404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
City High School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 040040702404 · Tucson, AZ High · SMALL · CHARTER
165 enr · 29.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Paulo Freire Freedom School - University (73 students)
City High School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
City High School
165 students
- Paulo Freire F
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
73 students
- Paulo Freire F 54
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
54 students
What this shows City High School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How City High School compares
City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 39% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
83.6%
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
$13,343
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, City High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448) reports $13,343 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulo Freire Freedom School - University | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about City High School
How many students attend City High School?
City High School has 165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at City High School?
29.6% of students at City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City High School?
The largest demographic group at City High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City High School?
City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does City High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, City High School ranks #22 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 City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448)?
Besides City High School, City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448) also operates Paulo Freire Freedom School - University (73 students) and Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown (54 students). See the City Center for Collaborative Learning (85448) district page for the complete list.