Enrollment
1,319
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Mica Mountain High
Federal NCES profile for Mica Mountain High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040885003652
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mica Mountain High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mica Mountain High has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mica Mountain High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Vail Unified District (4413) · Arizona
NCES ID 040885003652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mica Mountain High compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mica Mountain High
Mica Mountain High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 1,319 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.9% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,319 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 106 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #95, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 574 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Vail Unified District (4413) spends $9,396 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tucson's high schools, it stands alongside Innovation Tech High School (333 students): Mica Mountain High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 27.8:1).
Vail Unified District (4413) also operates Cienega High School (1,881 students) and Empire High School (886 students) alongside Mica Mountain High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mica Mountain High compares
Mica Mountain High on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 73% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,319 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,319
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$9,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Mica Mountain High is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vail Unified District (4413), which includes Mica Mountain High.
$9,396
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 54.2%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mica Mountain High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cienega High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Empire High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrada Polytechnic High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Vail Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mica Mountain High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Tucson
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mica Mountain High
How many students attend Mica Mountain High?
Mica Mountain High has 1,319 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mica Mountain High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mica Mountain High is 20.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mica Mountain High?
12.9% of students at Mica Mountain High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mica Mountain High?
The largest demographic group at Mica Mountain High is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mica Mountain High?
Mica Mountain High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mica Mountain High rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mica Mountain High ranks #3 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.
Is Mica Mountain High a good school?
Mica Mountain High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Besides Mica Mountain High, Vail Unified District (4413) also operates Cienega High School (1,881 students), Empire High School (886 students), and Andrada Polytechnic High School (836 students). See the Vail Unified District (4413) district page for the complete list.
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