University High School
School Overview
University High School is a public school located in Tucson, Arizona. It is a school in Tucson Unified District district.
According to the Arizona state assessment result, more than 95% of students are proficient in Math learning and more than 99% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,121 students through grade 8 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 55 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,121 students are attending University High School. By gender, there are 454 and 667 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
University High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 85 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32 | 11 | 21 |
| Asian | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| White | 39 | 17 | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 85 | 33 | 52 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 55 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for University High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. 89.1% of teachers are certified. 98.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 55 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 49 | 89.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 6 | 10.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 561 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 193,922 Households |
| Population | 461,635 |
| Male | 233,908 |
| Female | 246,186 |
| Child Population | 122,147 |
| Total Housing Units | 219,419 Units |
| Average House Value | $167,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $868 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.20% |
| Average Household Income | $46,980 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.28% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
University High School offers 22 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 1,122 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 406 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at University High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 22 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 1,122 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 183 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 736 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 1,121 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 406 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Tucson Unified District (4403)
In Tucson Unified District (4403), 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in TUCSON, Arizona
46 private schools are serving students in TUCSON, Arizona. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.