Sahuaro High School

www.tusd1.org/sahuaro

1,432 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,432

Total Students

67.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sahuaro High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	684
Black	137
Asian	35
Two or More	111
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
684 (47.8 %)
White
437 (30.5 %)
Black
137 (9.6 %)
Two or More
111 (7.8 %)
Asian
35 (2.4 %)
American Indian
18 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.7 %)

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)731-7100
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/sahuaro
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
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 9 390

Grade 10 368

Grade 11 354

Grade 12 320