Empire High School

10701 E MARY ANN CLEVELAND WAY
TUCSON, AZ 85747

ehs.vail.k12.az.us

876 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Empire High School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Vail School District. Known for its forward-thinking approach to secondary education, the school gained national recognition for being one of the first in the United States to replace traditional textbooks with a mandatory 1:1 laptop program for all students. This focus on technology integration remains a cornerstone of their academic philosophy, aimed at preparing students for the digital demands of modern higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond its technical focus, Empire High School fosters a comprehensive learning environment that emphasizes project-based learning and student-centered inquiry. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and rigorous academic pathways, reflecting the Vail School District’s commitment to high standards and innovation. By blending traditional instructional values with contemporary technological tools, Empire High provides a modern educational experience designed to support both individual student growth and long-term academic success.

876

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Empire High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	279
Black	28
Asian	30
Two or More	58
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
474 (54.1 %)
Hispanic
279 (31.8 %)
Two or More
58 (6.6 %)
Asian
30 (3.4 %)
Black
28 (3.2 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Vail Unified District (4413)
Phone:	(520)879-3000
Website:	http://ehs.vail.k12.az.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	876
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
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 9 236

Grade 10 226

Grade 11 211

Grade 12 203