- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Innovation Tech High School
Federal NCES profile for Innovation Tech High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040880003705
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovation Tech High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovation Tech High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Tech High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880003705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Innovation Tech High School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 040880003705 · Tucson, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 27.8:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Innovation Tech High School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Innovation Tech 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 333
Innovation Tech High School
333 students
What this shows Innovation Tech High School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovation Tech High School compares
Innovation Tech 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 64% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in Arizona - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.0%
White 9.0%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Innovation Tech High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Innovation Tech High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Innovation Tech 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 high schools in Tucson
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Innovation Tech High School
How many students attend Innovation Tech High School?
Innovation Tech High School has 333 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Tech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Tech High School is 27.8:1, which is 64% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Innovation Tech High School?
49.0% of students at Innovation Tech High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovation Tech High School?
The largest demographic group at Innovation Tech High School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovation Tech High School?
Innovation Tech High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Innovation Tech High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Tech High School ranks #2 of 3 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 Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Innovation Tech 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.