How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alta Vista High School | Sunnyside High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Tucson, AZ |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 495 | 2,258 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.9% | 62.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alta Vista High School | Sunnyside High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,534 | $10,153 |
| District | Alta Vista High School | Sunnyside Unified School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alta Vista High School | Sunnyside High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94.1% | 93.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 0.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alta Vista High School | Sunnyside High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 8 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 363:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.9% | 60.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 27 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.