Catalina High School

www.tusd1.org/catalina/

600 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Catalina High School, located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, serves as a prominent institution within the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Known for its commitment to academic growth and community engagement, the school offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and career paths. The campus fosters an inclusive environment that values the unique cultural background of its student body, often emphasizing extracurricular involvement—including athletics, arts, and clubs—to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding community, utilizing its central location to facilitate partnerships and programs that support student development. By providing various resources, such as advanced placement options and career-technical education, Catalina High School aims to cultivate critical thinking and leadership skills among its learners. For families and prospective students, the school remains a staple of the local educational landscape, dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence while adapting to the evolving needs of its community.

600

Total Students

95.1

Full-Time Teachers

6.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catalina High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	308
Black	91
Asian	27
Two or More	32
American Indian	26
Pacific Islander	21

Hispanic
308 (51.3 %)
White
95 (15.8 %)
Black
91 (15.2 %)
Two or More
32 (5.3 %)
Asian
27 (4.5 %)
American Indian
26 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
21 (3.5 %)

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:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)232-8400
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/catalina/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.3
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 9 170

Grade 10 186

Grade 11 124

Grade 12 120