SAHUARO HIGH SCHOOL
Sahuaro High School is a public high school that is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 1,691 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, Sahuaro High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Sahuaro High School, located on the east side of Tucson, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution within the Tucson Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing history in the community and its commitment to providing a balanced academic and extracurricular environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and career success.
Beyond its academic offerings, Sahuaro is known for its active school spirit and a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The campus environment emphasizes community engagement and fostering student growth through both structured instruction and interpersonal development. By maintaining a focus on both tradition and modern educational standards, Sahuaro High School remains a significant fixture in the Tucson educational landscape, dedicated to supporting the diverse needs of its student body.
For more information, contact Sahuaro High School at (520) 225-6060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 225-6060
SAHUARO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 1,691 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Total Students:
- 1,691
- Teachers:
- 80.01
- 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 1,691 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.6%
- White
- 40.2%
- Black or African American
- 7.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.