- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-123 students YoY
Tucson Magnet High School held near 3,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-123 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 162.4 → 171.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-123 students YoY 040880001268 · Tucson, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,938 enr · 18.1:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo High School (1,821 students)
Tucson Magnet High School held near 3,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-123 headcount). Teacher FTE added 162.4 → 171.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tucson Magnet High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Rincon High Sc 1,109
Rincon High School
1,109 students
What this shows Tucson Magnet High School reports 2,938 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tucson Magnet High School compares
Tucson Magnet 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,575
- 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.
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 (~2,938 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,162 (2022-23) → 3,039 (2023-24), nearly flat (-123).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.