Canyon del Oro High School is a comprehensive public high school in Oro Valley, Arizona, located 6 miles north of Tucson at the base of Pusch Ridge in the western foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (11-12)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
79.00 (on FTE basis)
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Gold, Forest Green
School Calendar
Campus Size
68.08 acres (27.55 ha)
School Motto
Promise of a Graduate
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
White
(11-12)100%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: El Dorado
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School?
1 students attend Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School students are White.
What grades does Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School offer ?
Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School part of?
Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School is part of Pima County JTED (89380) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School located?
Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School is located in the Linda Vista Citrus neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Linda Vista Citrus.
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