TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL
Tanque Verde High School is a public high school that is part of the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 404 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 32 teachers, Tanque Verde High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Tanque Verde High School, located in the scenic foothills of Tucson, Arizona, serves as the flagship high school for the Tanque Verde Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the school fosters a supportive, close-knit learning environment. It prides itself on maintaining high standards for student achievement, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the state, and emphasizes a "whole-student" approach that balances challenging coursework with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities.
Beyond its academic reputation, Tanque Verde High School is highly regarded for its vibrant campus culture, which includes a diverse selection of competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school’s location near the Santa Catalina Mountains provides a unique backdrop for its community-focused mission, where small class sizes allow faculty and students to build meaningful relationships. With a focus on preparing graduates for success in post-secondary education and beyond, the school remains a centerpiece of the local community, dedicated to innovation and character development.
For more information, contact Tanque Verde High School at (520) 760-0801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 760-0801
TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 404 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)
- Total Students:
- 404
- Teachers:
- 32.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 404 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 56.9%
- Male
- 43.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.