Sunnyside High School

www.susd12.org/sunnyside

2,204 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sunnyside High School, located in Tucson, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the Sunnyside Unified School District. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a diverse array of academic, vocational, and extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on fostering an environment that encourages student growth, leadership, and preparation for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, the workforce, or military service.

The campus at 1725 E Bilby Rd acts as a hub for student life, offering a wide variety of athletics, fine arts programs, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways. By focusing on both rigorous academics and community engagement, Sunnyside High School strives to prepare its students to be productive, global citizens. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, athletic schedules, and administrative resources by visiting their official website at http://www.sunnysideud.k12.az.us/.

2,204

Total Students

103.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	2,068
Black	26
Asian	7
Two or More	26
American Indian	47

Hispanic
2,068 (93.8 %)
American Indian
47 (2.1 %)
White
30 (1.4 %)
Black
26 (1.2 %)
Two or More
26 (1.2 %)
Asian
7 (0.3 %)

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:	Sunnyside Unified District (4407)
Phone:	(520)545-5300
Website:	http://www.susd12.org/sunnyside
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
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 9 591

Grade 10 625

Grade 11 515

Grade 12 473