Is Tanque Verde High School a good school?

Tanque Verde High School ranks 48 th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tanque Verde High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 712 students attended Tanque Verde High School.

What is the racial makeup of Tanque Verde High School?

Students at Tanque Verde High School are 72% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Tanque Verde High School?

Tanque Verde High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Agua Caliente School Elementary : Tanque Verde Elementary School Middle : Emily Gray Junior High School

Tanque Verde High School

Summary:

Tanque Verde High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Tucson, Arizona, with a student population of 712. The school is part of the Tanque Verde Unified District, which is ranked 58 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tanque Verde High School consistently performs well academically, ranking 48 out of 259 Arizona high schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, with 71% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%, and 49% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 30%. Tanque Verde High School also has an exceptional four-year graduation rate, reaching 96.8% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Tanque Verde High School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, it outperforms the nearby Sahuaro High School, which is part of the Tucson Unified District, on various academic measures. However, some charter schools in the area, such as Academy of Tucson High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a diverse educational landscape in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85749-9330

(520) 760-0801

District: Tanque Verde Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,903

Feeder schools for Tanque Verde High School:

Elementary:	Agua Caliente School
	Tanque Verde Elementary School
Middle:	Emily Gray Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 712

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.5%

Hispanic:

21.5%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tanque Verde High School ranks better than 81.5% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tanque Verde High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.5%), Hispanic (21.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tanque Verde High School is 18.6. (See more...)

Compare Tanque Verde High School employs 38.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tanque Verde High School is $9,903.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tanque Verde High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tanque Verde High School 48^th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Tanque Verde High School in the ranking list.)

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Tanque Verde Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tanque Verde Unified District 58^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tanque Verde High School

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Rank History for all students at Tanque Verde High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	86.46	60^th	395	84.8%
2010	85.50	62^nd	403	84.6%
2011	86.01	53^rd	397	86.6%
2012	91.39	27^th	471	94.3%
2013	89.16	32^nd	491	93.5%
2014	91.73	21^st	394	94.7%
2015	53.66	85^th	261	67.4%
2016	75.95	62^nd	406	84.7%
2017	72.79	66^th	416	84.1%
2018	75.23	62^nd	420	85.2%
2019	29.91	185^th	285	35.1%
2021	88.85	49^th	509	90.4%
2022	83.55	53^rd	464	88.6%
2023	92.37	33^rd	469	93.0%
2024	82.46	48^th	259	81.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tanque Verde High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	42.85	206^th	374	44.9%
2022	29.28	189^th	282	33.0%
2023	98.41	2^nd	199	99.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Tanque Verde High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	80.66	11^th	155	92.9%
2021	57.36	92^nd	422	78.2%
2022	29.99	376^th	380	1.1%
2023	64.36	37^th	172	78.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tanque Verde High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.79	67^th	253	73.5%
2023	82.02	31^st	347	91.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Tanque Verde High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	73.02	69^th	354	80.5%
2019	34.46	144^th	247	41.7%
2021	88.64	50^th	492	89.8%
2022	83.29	50^th	456	89.0%
2023	83.69	46^th	406	88.7%
2024	78.35	48^th	193	75.1%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Tanque Verde High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.08	59^th	74	20.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Tanque Verde High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	67.05	91^st	370	75.4%
2019	26.29	169^th	238	29.0%
2021	86.37	51^st	492	89.6%
2022	79.14	74^th	455	83.7%
2023	96.59	18^th	429	95.8%
2024	82.62	36^th	207	82.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Tanque Verde High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.80	46^th	231	80.1%
2022	68.13	70^th	238	70.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Tanque Verde High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	24.04	202^nd	306	34.0%
2022	20.15	221^st	301	26.6%
2023	94.70	6^th	201	97.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tanque Verde High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	68.13	57^th	311	81.7%
2021	77.86	67^th	479	86.0%
2022	90.36	36^th	441	91.8%
2023	91.25	20^th	379	94.7%
2024	92.80	14^th	164	91.5%

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Rank History for Native American students at Tanque Verde High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.29	115^th	256	55.1%

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Rank History for White students at Tanque Verde High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	63.00	87^th	291	70.1%
2019	29.64	161^st	217	25.8%
2021	83.58	56^th	448	87.5%
2022	69.55	90^th	409	78.0%
2023	85.58	37^th	371	90.0%
2024	64.16	64^th	174	63.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tanque Verde High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	80	1	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	98
2007	106	2	3	16	2	n/a	n/a	129
2008	161	3	7	24	1	n/a	n/a	196
2009	202	7	5	27	2	n/a	n/a	243
2010	258	8	8	53	2	n/a	n/a	329
2011	261	5	10	66	0	0	7	349
2012	283	9	4	68	2	1	8	375
2013	339	10	9	79	6	1	8	452
2014	378	7	8	88	6	0	11	498
2015	428	10	10	93	3	2	13	559
2016	414	7	8	109	2	2	24	566
2017	422	10	8	113	5	1	20	579
2018	297	6	4	82	2	0	13	404
2019	425	8	7	99	3	2	13	557
2020	440	6	6	96	4	1	21	574
2021	462	5	7	101	6	2	21	604
2022	505	7	6	124	5	2	17	666
2023	516	6	13	153	4	0	20	712

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tanque Verde High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	98	9.4	10.4	1
2007	129	11.1	11.6	10.1
2008	196	14.3	13.7	8.2
2009	243	15.4	15.8	8.6
2010	329	16.3	20.1	11.2
2011	349	16.8	20.7	13.5
2012	375	20.0	18.7	12
2013	452	22.5	20.0	12.6
2014	498	27.3	18.2	13.7
2015	559	27.0	20.7	10.7
2016	566	29.0	19.5	11.5
2017	579	29.2	19.8	14.3
2018	404	32.3	12.4	10.9
2019	557	30.6	18.1	10.8
2020	574	32.8	17.4	8.9
2021	604	31.8	18.9	n/a
2022	666	36.0	18.5	4.1
2023	712	38.2	18.6	16.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tanque Verde High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	98	9.4	10.4	1
2007	129	11.1	11.6	10.1
2008	196	14.3	13.7	8.2
2009	243	15.4	15.8	8.6
2010	329	16.3	20.1	11.2
2011	349	16.8	20.7	13.5
2012	375	20.0	18.7	12
2013	452	22.5	20.0	12.6
2014	498	27.3	18.2	13.7
2015	559	27.0	20.7	10.7
2016	566	29.0	19.5	11.5
2017	579	29.2	19.8	14.3
2018	404	32.3	12.4	10.9
2019	557	30.6	18.1	10.8
2020	574	32.8	17.4	8.9
2021	604	31.8	18.9	n/a
2022	666	36.0	18.5	4.1
2023	712	38.2	18.6	16.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tanque Verde High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$102 (1.3%)	$32 (0.4%)	$235 (2.9%)	$5,963 (73.5%)	$2,016 (24.8%)	$7,980 (98.4%)	$8,113
2020	$85 (1.0%)	$135 (1.6%)	$305 (3.5%)	$6,736 (77.4%)	$1,748 (20.1%)	$8,484 (97.5%)	$8,704
2021	$298 (3.4%)	$169 (1.9%)	$765 (8.8%)	$6,512 (75.0%)	$1,700 (19.6%)	$8,212 (94.6%)	$8,679
2022	$726 (7.3%)	$1,060 (10.7%)	$2,513 (25.4%)	$6,568 (66.3%)	$1,549 (15.6%)	$8,117 (82.0%)	$9,903

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tanque Verde High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 185^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 33^rd of 469 High schools	57.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	557	712	27.8%
African American	8	6	25%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	7	13	85.7%
Hispanic	99	153	54.5%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	425	516	21.4%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.8%	16.9%	6.1%

Schools Near Tanque Verde High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Tanque Verde High School	Public	9-12	4201 N Melpomene Way	Tucson	85749	Pima County	Tanque Verde Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 760-0801	712	38	18.6	16.9%	516 (72.5%)	6 (0.8%)	153 (21.5%)	13 (1.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.8%)	82.5	48^th of 259 public high schools	81.5%		92.4	33^rd of 469 public high schools	93.0%	15	71.0	49.0	$9,903	$727	$1,060	$2,513	$6,568	$1,549	$8,117
PCJTED - Tanque Verde High School	Public	9-12	4201 N Melpomene Way	Tucson	85749	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 760-0801	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
PCJTED - Sabino High School	Public	9-12	5000 N Bowes Rd	Tucson	85749	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 584-7700	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
Sabino High School	Public	7-12	5000 N Bowes Rd	Tucson	85749	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 584-7700	862	41	20.8	24.9%	446 (51.7%)	42 (4.9%)	295 (34.2%)	14 (1.6%)	6 (0.7%)	6 (0.7%)	53 (6.1%)	53.5	111^th of 259 public high schools	57.1%		45.7	214^th of 469 public high schools	54.4%	103	45.0	37.0		$00			$00
Canyon Rose Academy-East	Public, Charter	9-12	8981 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 281	Tucson	85749	Pima County	Canyon Rose Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 797-4884	70				36 (51.4%)	3 (4.3%)	29 (41.4%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$15,220	$414	$374	$1,202	$8,617	$5,815	$14,432
PCJTED - Sahuaro High School	Public	9-12	545 N Camino Seco	Tucson	85710	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 731-7100	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
Sahuaro High School	Public	8-12	545 N Camino Seco	Tucson	85710	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 731-7100	1,432	68	21.1	54.0%	437 (30.5%)	137 (9.6%)	684 (47.8%)	35 (2.4%)	18 (1.3%)	10 (0.7%)	111 (7.8%)	17.7	218^th of 259 public high schools	15.8%		28.6	318^th of 469 public high schools	32.2%	100	28.0	10.0		$00			$00
Eastpointe High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8495 E Broadway Blvd	Tucson	85710	Pima County	Eastpointe High School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 731-8180	269				52 (19.3%)	34 (12.6%)	160 (59.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.3%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Academy of Tucson High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10720 E 22nd St	Tucson	85748	Pima County	Academy of Tucson Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 733-0096	166			36.1%	76 (45.8%)	11 (6.6%)	54 (32.5%)	4 (2.4%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	18 (10.8%)	61.1	95^th of 259 public high schools	63.3%		68.9	123^rd of 469 public high schools	73.8%	28	57.0	34.0		$00			$00
Pima County JTED - Camino Seco	Public	9-12	8727 E 22nd St	Tucson	85710	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 352-5833	30	7	4.4		11 (36.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (56.7%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$8,374	$00	$231	$231	$6,407	$1,736	$8,143

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