- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040885003652
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 20
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+145 students YoY
Mica Mountain High grew from 1,161 students in 2022-23 to 1,306 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+145 students YoY 040885003652 · Tucson, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,319 enr · 20.9:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Cienega High School (1,881 students)
Mica Mountain High grew from 1,161 students in 2022-23 to 1,306 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mica Mountain High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cienega High S
Cienega High School
1,881 students
- This school
Mica Mountain High
1,319 students
- Empire High Sc
Empire High School
886 students
- Andrada Polyte
Andrada Polytechnic High School
836 students
- Old Vail Middl
Old Vail Middle School
811 students
- Desert Willow
Desert Willow Elementary School
811 students
What this shows Mica Mountain High reports 1,319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mica Mountain High compares
Mica Mountain High is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,071
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
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.
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
District finance for Vail Unified District (4413) reports $10,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,161 (2022-23) → 1,306 (2023-24), up 145.
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 20/100 (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 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.
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.