- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Rincon High School
Federal NCES profile for Rincon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880001446
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rincon High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #22 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rincon High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rincon High School ranks #22 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Rincon High School held near 1,217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 67.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-56 students YoY 040880001446 · Tucson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,109 enr · 16.8:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Rincon High School held near 1,217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 67.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Rincon 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 1,109
Rincon High School
1,109 students
What this shows Rincon High School reports 1,109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rincon High School compares
Rincon 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,109 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,109
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Arizona - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
White 18.9%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Rincon High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Rincon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Rincon 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 other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,109 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rincon High School
How many students attend Rincon High School?
Rincon High School has 1,109 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,273 (2022-23) → 1,217 (2023-24), nearly flat (-56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rincon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rincon High School is 16.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rincon High School?
37.9% of students at Rincon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rincon High School?
The largest demographic group at Rincon High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rincon High School?
Rincon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rincon High School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Rincon High School ranks #22 of 131 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 schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Rincon 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.