Tombstone High School

Tombstone Unified District (4168)
1211 N. Yellowjacket Way
Tombstone, AZ 85638
451 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tombstone High School, located at 1211 N. Yellowjacket Way in Tombstone, Arizona, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the historic town. Operating under the Tombstone Unified School District, the school maintains a strong sense of community identity, proudly representing its mascot, the Yellowjacket. The campus is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the unique heritage of its iconic location.

In addition to its core curriculum, Tombstone High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student programs designed to promote holistic development. The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents, students, and the community, offering easy access to calendars, faculty contact information, and important administrative updates. By balancing traditional educational standards with modern resources, the school aims to cultivate student success and civic engagement within the Cochise County area.
451
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    242 (53.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    150 (33.3 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (5.5 %)
  • Black
    17 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tombstone Unified District (4168)
Phone: (520)457-2215
Website: http://www.tombstoneschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 113
Grade 10 143
Grade 11 109
Grade 12 86
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CTD - Tombstone High School
Cochise Technology District (79403)
1211 N Yellow Jacket Way
Tombstone, AZ 85638 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th