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University High School
PublicHighGrades 8–12
421 N Arcadia Ave, Tucson, AZ 85711 · (520) 232-5900 · Part of Tucson Unified District
Students
982
Students per teacher
23:1
Setting
City
Grades
8–12
What stands out about University High School
- School Grade A+: near the top of Arizona’s public schools
- Math proficiency 59 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 52 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 19.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency90%
State average 31.2%
Reading / language arts90%
State average 38.5%
Location
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421 N Arcadia Ave, Tucson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9271
Grade 10265
Grade 11242
Grade 12204
Enrollment over time
1,222’20
1,129’21
1,060’22
1,001’23
982’24
Down 19.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 38%Hispanic 32%Asian 15%Two or more races 10%Black 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.