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Best 85706 Arizona Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,487 students in 85706, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 85706, AZ are Sunnyside Online Success Academy, Desert View High School and Sunnyside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85706 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85706, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85706 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desert View High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85706, AZ Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Online Success Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2238 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Desert View High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Sunnyside High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,258 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Alta Vista High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5040 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 294-4922
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Gr: K-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Pjcted - Star Academic High School
Vocational School
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 85706, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 85706, AZ include Sunnyside Online Success Academy, Desert View High School and Sunnyside High School.
How many public high schools are located in 85706?
7 public high schools are located in 85706.
What is the racial composition of students in 85706?
85706 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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