- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Tanque Verde High School
Federal NCES profile for Tanque Verde High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040828002550
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tanque Verde High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools.
- #24 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tanque Verde High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tanque Verde High School ranks #24 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) · Arizona
NCES ID 040828002550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Tanque Verde High School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 040828002550 · Tucson, AZ High · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 20:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Tanque Verde Elementary School (582 students)
Tanque Verde High School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tanque Verde High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tanque Verde High School
761 students
- Tanque Verde E
Tanque Verde Elementary School
582 students
- Agua Caliente
Agua Caliente School
449 students
- Emily Gray Jun
Emily Gray Junior High School
420 students
What this shows Tanque Verde High School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tanque Verde High School compares
Tanque Verde 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 77% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 76% in Arizona - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$10,237
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Tanque Verde High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) reports $10,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tanque Verde High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanque Verde Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Agua Caliente School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emily Gray Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tanque Verde High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tanque Verde High School
How many students attend Tanque Verde High School?
Tanque Verde High School has 761 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanque Verde High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanque Verde High School is 20:1, which is 18% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tanque Verde High School?
11.0% of students at Tanque Verde High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tanque Verde High School?
The largest demographic group at Tanque Verde High School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tanque Verde High School?
Tanque Verde High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Tanque Verde High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Tanque Verde High School ranks #24 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 Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Besides Tanque Verde High School, Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) also operates Tanque Verde Elementary School (582 students), Agua Caliente School (449 students), and Emily Gray Junior High School (420 students). See the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) district page for the complete list.