Enrollment
2,938
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Tucson Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Tucson Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880001268
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tucson Magnet High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #30 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tucson Magnet High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tucson Magnet High School ranks #30 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
162.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tucson Magnet High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tucson Magnet High School
Tucson Magnet High School is a large combined-grade school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 2,938 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,938 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (14%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tucson's public schools, it stands alongside Craycroft Elementary School (586 students): Tucson Magnet High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 21.7:1).
Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Pueblo High School (1,821 students) and Cholla High School (1,575 students) alongside Tucson Magnet High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tucson Magnet High School compares
Tucson Magnet High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,938 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,938
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Arizona - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.7 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.6%
White 14.4%
African American 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Tucson Magnet High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tucson Unified District (4403), which includes Tucson Magnet High School.
$11,545
Per student
-12%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 34.7%
Federal 23.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tucson Magnet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Rincon High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tucson Magnet 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
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,938 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tucson Magnet High School
How many students attend Tucson Magnet High School?
Tucson Magnet High School has 2,938 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucson Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucson Magnet High School is 18.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tucson Magnet High School?
43.0% of students at Tucson Magnet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tucson Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Tucson Magnet High School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tucson Magnet High School?
Tucson Magnet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tucson Magnet High School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Tucson Magnet High School ranks #30 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.
Is Tucson Magnet High School a good school?
Tucson Magnet High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Tucson Magnet High School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Pueblo High School (1,821 students), Cholla High School (1,575 students), and Sahuaro High School (1,250 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.
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