Catalina High School is a public high school, located on the north side of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Catalina is a magnet high school in Tucson Unified School District and serves approximately 750 students in grades 9-12. The school name originates from the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson.
Serving 580 students in grades 8-12, Catalina High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catalina High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Catalina High School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Catalina High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catalina High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1873 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
46%
49%
Black
25%
6%
White
13%
33%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Troy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catalina High School's ranking?
Catalina High School is ranked #1873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Catalina High School often compared to?
Catalina High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tucson Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Catalina High School?
The graduation rate of Catalina High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Catalina High School?
580 students attend Catalina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Catalina High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catalina High School?
Catalina High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Catalina High School offer ?
Catalina High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Catalina High School part of?
Catalina High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Catalina High School located?
Catalina High School is located in the Palo Verde neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Palo Verde.
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