- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Sunnyside High School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040817000743
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #20 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyside High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside High School ranks #20 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Arizona
NCES ID 040817000743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sunnyside High School held near 2,221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.7 → 98.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 040817000743 · Tucson, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,258 enr · 21.9:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert View High School (2,102 students)
Sunnyside High School held near 2,221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.7 → 98.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sunnyside High School
2,258 students
- Desert View Hi
Desert View High School
2,102 students
- Sierra 2-8 Sch 801
Sierra 2-8 School
801 students
- Gallego Interm 768
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
768 students
- Elvira Element 642
Elvira Elementary School
642 students
- Los Amigos Ele 613
Los Amigos Elementary School
613 students
What this shows Sunnyside High School reports 2,258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyside High School compares
Sunnyside 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,258 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,258
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 86% in Arizona - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,153
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 253 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
White 1.9%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Sunnyside High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunnyside Unified District (4407) reports $10,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunnyside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert View High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra 2-8 School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elvira Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Amigos Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Tucson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mica Mountain High
Standard public school
1,319 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Innovation Tech High School
Standard public school
333 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Project More High School
Alternative education program
61 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Jted Innovative Learning Center @ the Bridges
Vocational / career-technical school
3 students
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 (~2,258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside High School
How many students attend Sunnyside High School?
Sunnyside High School has 2,258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,204 (2022-23) → 2,221 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside High School is 21.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunnyside High School?
62.0% of students at Sunnyside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside High School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside High School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside High School?
Sunnyside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sunnyside High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside High School ranks #20 of 38 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 Sunnyside Unified District (4407)?
Besides Sunnyside High School, Sunnyside Unified District (4407) also operates Desert View High School (2,102 students), Sierra 2-8 School (801 students), and Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School (768 students). See the Sunnyside Unified District (4407) district page for the complete list.