Sabino High School

Summary:

Sabino High School is a public high school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 862 students. The school is part of the Tucson Unified District, which is ranked 207 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sabino High School consistently outperforms the Tucson Unified District and the state of Arizona in academic assessments, with 45% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts, compared to 31% for the district and 38% for the state. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.1% to 95.2% over the past five years, and has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.7% to 2.9% over the same period. However, the school's performance on various student group metrics is mixed, with strong results for male students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs, but struggles with the performance of female students, Asian students, African American students, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Sabino High School's academic performance is strong, its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 41 out of 394 Arizona high schools in 2013-2014 to 111 out of 259 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be facing increasing competition from other high-performing schools in the state, such as BASIS Tucson North, a high-performing public charter school that consistently outperforms Sabino High School across various academic metrics. Additionally, Sabino High School's per-student spending has decreased, and its student-teacher ratio has increased, which may have contributed to the school's declining statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 5000 N Bowes Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85749-8589


(520) 584-7700

District: Tucson Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 259 Arizona High Schools


Feeder schools for Sabino High School:

Elementary:    Collier Elementary School
    Fruchthendler Elementary School
Middle:    Magee Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  862

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.7%
Hispanic:
34.2%
Two or more races:
6.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.9% Help


 See top rated Arizona high schools

 Compare Sabino High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Sabino High School ranks better than 57.1% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked high schools in the Tucson Unified District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.49. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sabino High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.7%), Hispanic (34.2%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 24.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sabino High School is 20.8. 9 high schools in the Tucson Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Sabino High School employs 41.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sabino High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sabino High School 111th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Sabino High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Tucson Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tucson Unified District 207th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Sabino High School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Sabino High School?

Rank History for Sabino High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 88.86 45th 395 88.6%
2010 88.57 46th 403 88.6%
2011 90.64 37th 397 90.7%
2012 87.74 49th 471 89.6%
2013 85.04 56th 491 88.6%
2014 87.52 41st 394 89.6%
2015 46.19 112th 261 57.1%
2016 58.75 114th 406 71.9%
2017 50.03 142nd 416 65.9%
2018 67.03 91st 420 78.3%
2019 54.90 96th 285 66.3%
2021 61.99 148th 509 70.9%
2022 52.34 158th 464 65.9%
2023 45.69 214th 469 54.4%
2024 53.49 111th 259 57.1%
See the entire list of Arizona High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.17 25th 76 67.1%
2021 34.94 228th 374 39.0%
2022 45.68 146th 282 48.2%
2023 47.86 105th 199 47.2%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.30 12th 155 92.3%
2021 53.40 125th 422 70.4%
2022 55.03 85th 380 77.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.77 239th 347 31.1%
2024 45.29 88th 168 47.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.65 82nd 354 76.8%
2019 59.47 87th 247 64.8%
2021 62.23 148th 492 69.9%
2022 56.14 145th 456 68.2%
2023 40.20 212th 406 47.8%
2024 36.03 122nd 193 36.8%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.97 23rd 102 77.5%
2022 51.54 49th 125 60.8%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.33 122nd 370 67.0%
2019 44.06 114th 238 52.1%
2021 61.39 139th 492 71.7%
2022 48.68 166th 455 63.5%
2023 45.51 207th 429 51.7%
2024 61.73 78th 207 62.3%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.35 131st 231 43.3%
2022 8.42 216th 238 9.2%
2023 12.07 132nd 146 9.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.06 3rd 122 97.5%
2021 63.48 63rd 306 79.4%
2022 22.04 220th 301 26.9%
2023 20.84 168th 201 16.4%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.87 75th 311 75.9%
2019 61.90 47th 183 74.3%
2021 67.29 97th 479 79.7%
2022 50.71 153rd 441 65.3%
2023 42.10 202nd 379 46.7%
2024 44.42 79th 164 51.8%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.20 11th 41 73.2%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Pacific Islander Students!

Rank History for White students at Sabino High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.07 102nd 291 64.9%
2019 31.84 146th 217 32.7%
2021 54.67 193rd 448 56.9%
2022 41.05 215th 409 47.4%
2023 33.99 248th 371 33.2%
2024 48.64 90th 174 48.3%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for White Students!

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.

Sabino High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 



Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)
0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Open Quote The counseling department does not support students at all. They chronically make mistakes that put students at risk of not graduating. They take no personal responsibility for how poorly they are run and are beyond rude.
The student council is mismanaged and sets a very bad tone for the rest of the school because there is no leadership or guidance from a qualified teacher. The sports coordinator is rude and unable to communicate. Most teachers and have a ton of implicit bias and most students have so much unchecked privilege it’s a racist and hostile school environment. Close Quote


by a student
Sunday, December 27, 2015

Open Quote The teachers are ineffective. One teacher leaves the classroom three times a week with no explanation. Some teachers take days off and leave no work for the students to do. A teacher is racist against students. The staff does not take notice in the needs of the students. Teachers lose tests frequently.I disagree that the school develops honesty, integrity and fairness. The teachers are not fair and the administration is not fair. The administration hears some comments of what is really going on with their school but they "brush it under the rug" so it doesn't affect their image. The school does not enforce compassion, caring or empathy towards the students. I have tried to change my classes because my teachers where not doing their job and the administration did not care. My parents have called several of times and the principle and administration would not call back students when it comes to education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sabino High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1678 18 19 103 8 n/a n/a -302 1524
1989 1455 14 18 90 5 n/a n/a -193 1389
1990 1339 12 30 91 1 n/a n/a -176 1297
1991 1243 14 32 93 1 n/a n/a -407 976
1992 1179 14 18 87 11 n/a n/a 0 1309
1993 1211 26 15 100 8 n/a n/a 0 1360
1994 1316 25 23 131 6 n/a n/a 0 1501
1995 1394 35 36 149 9 n/a n/a 0 1623
1996 1394 35 36 149 9 n/a n/a 0 1623
1997 1484 44 35 151 8 n/a n/a 0 1722
1998 1579 41 38 190 7 n/a n/a 0 1855
1999 1641 44 40 198 13 n/a n/a 0 1936
2000 1724 59 44 222 19 n/a n/a 0 2068
2001 1651 54 52 210 16 n/a n/a 0 1983
2002 1373 29 52 209 11 n/a n/a 0 1674
2003 1373 29 52 209 11 n/a n/a 0 1674
2004 1377 20 53 197 12 n/a n/a 0 1659
2005 1324 20 50 205 10 n/a n/a 0 1609
2006 1285 31 52 205 13 n/a n/a 0 1586
2007 1248 37 52 208 12 n/a n/a 0 1557
2008 1089 40 42 214 16 n/a n/a 0 1401
2009 1054 43 43 207 22 n/a n/a 0 1369
2010 980 46 38 209 14 n/a n/a 0 1287
2011 895 44 9 242 16 2 32 0 1240
2012 832 40 9 248 15 3 43 0 1190
2013 722 37 9 262 11 2 39 0 1082
2014 644 31 10 302 11 2 53 0 1053
2015 591 34 12 302 5 3 54 0 1001
2016 545 26 15 295 6 5 55 0 947
2017 510 31 17 314 7 7 46 0 932
2018 475 28 11 282 4 5 52 0 857
2019 474 41 14 340 2 3 55 0 929
2020 527 39 16 333 5 2 63 0 985
2021 480 40 17 337 7 4 60 0 945
2022 483 46 17 326 6 4 56 0 938
2023 446 42 14 295 6 6 53 0 862

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 Sabino High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1524 69.8 21.8 n/a
1989 1389 58.0 23.9 n/a
1990 1297 57.2 22.6 n/a
1991 976 51.6 18.9 n/a
1992 1309 52.4 24.9 n/a
1993 1360 52.2 26.1 n/a
1994 1501 61.2 24.5 n/a
1995 1623 64.2 25.3 n/a
1996 1623 64.2 25.3 n/a
1997 1722 67.8 25.4 n/a
1998 1855 72.4 25.6 n/a
1999 1936 78.8 24.6 n/a
2000 2068 73.8 28.0 n/a
2001 1983 80.2 24.7 n/a
2002 1674 74.2 22.6 n/a
2003 1674 74.2 22.6 n/a
2004 1659 69.0 24.0 5.2
2005 1609 66.6 24.2 4.2
2006 1586 71.8 22.1 4
2007 1557 71.1 21.9 3.3
2008 1401 71.6 19.6 0.4
2009 1369 63.6 21.5 5.8
2010 1287 58.5 22.0 7.5
2011 1240 51.8 23.9 9.3
2012 1190 47.4 25.1 11.1
2013 1082 48.0 22.5 12.8
2014 1053 43.2 24.3 15.5
2015 1001 45.0 22.2 18.5
2016 947 39.0 24.2 n/a
2017 932 37.2 25.0 19.3
2018 857 40.0 21.4 18.9
2019 929 40.8 22.7 30.9
2020 985 41.6 23.6 21.9
2021 945 44.6 21.1 n/a
2022 938 41.7 22.4 12.2
2023 862 41.3 20.8 24.9

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 Sabino High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1524 69.8 21.8 n/a
1989 1389 58.0 23.9 n/a
1990 1297 57.2 22.6 n/a
1991 976 51.6 18.9 n/a
1992 1309 52.4 24.9 n/a
1993 1360 52.2 26.1 n/a
1994 1501 61.2 24.5 n/a
1995 1623 64.2 25.3 n/a
1996 1623 64.2 25.3 n/a
1997 1722 67.8 25.4 n/a
1998 1855 72.4 25.6 n/a
1999 1936 78.8 24.6 n/a
2000 2068 73.8 28.0 n/a
2001 1983 80.2 24.7 n/a
2002 1674 74.2 22.6 n/a
2003 1674 74.2 22.6 n/a
2004 1659 69.0 24.0 5.2
2005 1609 66.6 24.2 4.2
2006 1586 71.8 22.1 4
2007 1557 71.1 21.9 3.3
2008 1401 71.6 19.6 0.4
2009 1369 63.6 21.5 5.8
2010 1287 58.5 22.0 7.5
2011 1240 51.8 23.9 9.3
2012 1190 47.4 25.1 11.1
2013 1082 48.0 22.5 12.8
2014 1053 43.2 24.3 15.5
2015 1001 45.0 22.2 18.5
2016 947 39.0 24.2 n/a
2017 932 37.2 25.0 19.3
2018 857 40.0 21.4 18.9
2019 929 40.8 22.7 30.9
2020 985 41.6 23.6 21.9
2021 945 44.6 21.1 n/a
2022 938 41.7 22.4 12.2
2023 862 41.3 20.8 24.9

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 Sabino High School

Help

YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $547 (6.2%) $150 (1.7%) $1,244 (14.0%) $6,290 (70.8%) $1,900 (21.4%) $8,190 (92.2%) $8,887
2020 $101 (1.8%) $49 (0.9%) $250 (4.5%) $4,381 (79.3%) $992 (18.0%) $5,374 (97.3%) $5,523

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sabino High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 96th of 285 High schoolsRanks 214th of 469 High schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sabino High School)3746
 9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Tucson Unified District)2336
 13%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arizona)2941
 12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sabino High School)3636
   11th Grade Mathematics (Tucson Unified District)2425
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arizona)3332
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students929862
 7.2%
African American4142
 2.4%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian1414
Hispanic340295
 13.2%
Pacific Islander36
 100%
White474446
 5.9%
Two or More Races5553
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.9%24.9%
 6%


Schools Near Sabino High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Sabino High School

Students at Sabino High School are 52% White, 34% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

Sabino High School ranks 111th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Sabino High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Collier Elementary School
Elementary : Fruchthendler Elementary School
Middle : Magee Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 862 students attended Sabino High School.


Rate Sabino High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Sabino High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 23 milliseconds.