Amphitheater High School

www.amphi.com/AmphiHigh

1,163 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Amphitheater High School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is the flagship institution of the Amphitheater Public Schools district. Established in 1939, it holds a long-standing reputation as one of the oldest and most historic high schools in the region. The campus serves a diverse student body and is known for fostering a strong sense of community pride, often referred to by the school's mascot as the "home of the Panthers."

Academically and extracurricularly, the school offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. This includes rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a wide variety of athletics, fine arts, and student-led clubs. With a focus on both academic achievement and personal development, Amphitheater High School emphasizes inclusive learning environments and active community involvement, aiming to equip its graduates with the skills necessary to navigate a global society.

1,163

Total Students

73.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amphitheater High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	763
Black	127
Asian	31
Two or More	29
American Indian	46
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
763 (65.6 %)
White
160 (13.8 %)
Black
127 (10.9 %)
American Indian
46 (4.0 %)
Asian
31 (2.7 %)
Two or More
29 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.6 %)

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:	Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
Phone:	(520)696-5340
Website:	http://www.amphi.com/AmphiHigh
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 329

Grade 10 302

Grade 11 283

Grade 12 249