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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Pima County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 158 public high schools serving 54,437 students in Pima County, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pima County, AZ are University High School, Basis Oro Valley and Basis Tucson Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pima County, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Pima County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Pima County, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University High School, with 98% 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 Public High Schools in Pima County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Gr: 8-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Gr: 5-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Gr: K-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Gr: 5-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Empire High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Tanque Verde High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 760-0801
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Gr: K-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Catalina Foothills High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,865 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Andrada Polytechnic High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12960 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
Canyon Del Oro High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 W Calle Concordia
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5560
Gr: 9-12 | 1,758 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Gr: K-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Cienega High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,881 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ironwood Ridge High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2475 W Naranja Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,539 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Ombudsman Hiaki Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5100 W Calle Tetakusim
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 883-5051
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Tucson Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Youth Works Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1915 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520) 495-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
A. C. E.
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11279 W Grier Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
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: #3232.
Mica Mountain High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10800 E Valencia
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,319 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3333.
Presidio School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1695 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Gr: K-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pima County, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pima County, AZ include University High School, Basis Oro Valley and Basis Tucson Primary.
How many public high schools are located in Pima County?
160 public high schools are located in Pima County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pima County?
Pima County public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pima County are often viewed compared to one another?

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