Cienega High School is a public high school in Pima County, Arizona. It opened in the fall of 2001 with approximately 400 students. It is a member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association's 5A Conference. Cienega is currently the largest school in the Vail Unified School District in terms of student enrollment.
Serving 1 students in grades 9-12, Pcjted - Cienega High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pcjted - Cienega High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pcjted - Cienega High School's student population of 1 students has declined by 94% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pcjted - Cienega High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
White
100%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pcjted - Cienega High School?
1 students attend Pcjted - Cienega High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pcjted - Cienega High School students are White.
What grades does Pcjted - Cienega High School offer ?
Pcjted - Cienega High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pcjted - Cienega High School part of?
Pcjted - Cienega High School is part of Pima County JTED (89380) School District.
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