- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Sahuaro High School
Federal NCES profile for Sahuaro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880001447
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sahuaro High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #62 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sahuaro High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sahuaro High School ranks #62 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Sahuaro High School held near 1,386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.8 → 72.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 040880001447 · Tucson, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,250 enr · 18.7:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Sahuaro High School held near 1,386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.8 → 72.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sahuaro 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
- This school
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- Rincon High Sc 1,109
Rincon High School
1,109 students
What this shows Sahuaro High School reports 1,250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sahuaro High School compares
Sahuaro 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,250 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,250
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 67% in Arizona - lower ratio than 33% 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
White 30.7%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Sahuaro High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Sahuaro 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Rincon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sahuaro 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
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sahuaro High School
How many students attend Sahuaro High School?
Sahuaro High School has 1,250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,432 (2022-23) → 1,386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sahuaro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sahuaro High School is 18.7:1, which is 10% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sahuaro High School?
44.0% of students at Sahuaro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sahuaro High School?
The largest demographic group at Sahuaro High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sahuaro High School?
Sahuaro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Sahuaro High School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Sahuaro High School ranks #62 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 Sahuaro 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.