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Best Public High Schools in 85741 (Tucson, AZ) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 85741 Arizona Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 56 public high schools serving 2,112 students in 85741, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 85741, AZ are Pcjted - Catalina Foothills High School, Pcjted - Empire High School and Pcjted - University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85741 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85741, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85741 have a Graduation Rate of 41%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85741, AZ Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pcjted - Catalina Foothills High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 209-8351
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pcjted - Empire High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Pcjted - University High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-4300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Pcjted - Vail High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7762 E Science Park Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Pcjted - Andrada Polytechnic High School
Vocational School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12960 S Houghton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3305
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #66.
Pcjted - Tanque Verde High School
Vocational School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 760-0801
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Pcjted - Sabino High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5000 N Bowes Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 584-7700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #99.
Pcjted - Ironwood Ridge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2475 W Naranja Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-3902
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1010.
Pcjted - Cienega High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1111.
Pcjted - Nogales High School
Vocational School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 W Plum St
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1212.
Pima County Jted - Mountain View
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3901 W Linda Vista Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 206-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25 W Calle Concordia
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-5560
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1414.
Pcjted - Tapp High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-3250
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #1515.
Pima County Jted - Arizona Online Instruction
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6420 E Broadway Blvd Ste A100
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Pcjted - Baboquivari High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Indian Route 19 Mile Marker 1
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 383-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Pcjted - Pierson High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
451 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Pcjted - San Manuel High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 S Mcnab Pkwy
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 385-2336
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1919.
Canyon Rose Academy-east
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8981 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 281
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2020.
Pcjted - Mountain View High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3901 W Linda Vista Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-4400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2121.
Pima County Jted - Master Pieces
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2855 W Master Pieces Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(602) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2222.
Sonoran Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2323.
Pcjted - Sahuarita High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 W Sahuarita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 625-3502
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Pcjted - Flowing Wells High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3725 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8001
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Pcjted - Walden Grove High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15510 S Sahuarita Park Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 625-3502
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Pima County Jted - Camino Seco
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8727 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2727.
Pcjted - Sahuaro High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
545 N Camino Seco
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 731-7100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2828.
Pcjted - Ajo High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N Well Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 387-7601
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2929.
Pcjted - Desert View High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #3030.
Pcjted - Tucson High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-4652
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #3131.
Pcjted - Marana High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12000 W Emigh Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 616-6400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3232.
Pcjted - Amphitheater High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
125 W Yavapai Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-5340
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #3333.
Pcjted - Rio Rico High School
Vocational School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
590 Camino Lito Galindo
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 375-8700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3434.
Pcjted - Palo Verde High School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 584-7400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3535.
Desert Rose Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
326 W Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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