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Rincon High School

Summary:

Rincon High School is a public high school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 1,273 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.

Rincon High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 35% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was 20%, compared to the state average of 30%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 70.8% in 2020-2021 to 83.2% in 2022-2023, and the dropout rate has also varied, from a low of 2.5% in 2022-2023 to a high of 7.5% in 2020-2021.

Rincon High School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as University High School, which is a top-performing school in the state. University High School's test scores and graduation rates are significantly higher than Rincon's. Additionally, Rincon High School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (45.88% in 2022-2023), which is often associated with lower academic achievement. The school's spending per student has also decreased from $9,356 in 2018-2019 to $6,241 in 2019-2020, which may have impacted its ability to provide resources and support for its students.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 421 N Arcadia Ave
       Tucson, AZ  85711-3032

(520) 232-5600

District: Tucson Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
173rd of 259 Arizona High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  1,273

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.1%
White:
18.3%
African American:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Compare Details Rincon High School ranks worse than 66.8% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked high schools in the Tucson Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rincon High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Rincon High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.1%), White (18.3%), African American (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rincon High School is 19. 6 high schools in the Tucson Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rincon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rincon High School 173rd of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Rincon High School in the ranking list.)

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Tucson Unified District:

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


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Rank History for Rincon High School

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Rank History for all students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 58.18 179th 395 54.7%
2010 44.69 231st 403 42.7%
2011 57.60 178th 397 55.2%
2012 58.30 208th 471 55.8%
2013 54.76 237th 491 51.7%
2014 39.08 249th 394 36.8%
2015 26.51 191st 261 26.8%
2016 30.04 238th 406 41.4%
2017 24.95 286th 416 31.3%
2018 29.92 243rd 420 42.1%
2019 28.60 189th 285 33.7%
2021 26.68 354th 509 30.5%
2022 24.18 313th 464 32.5%
2023 31.55 293rd 469 37.5%
2024 29.29 173rd 259 33.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.98 258th 374 31.0%
2022 38.70 166th 282 41.1%
2023 29.11 147th 199 26.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.67 34th 45 24.4%
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.53 100th 155 35.5%
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.86 146th 168 13.1%
2023 32.77 221st 347 36.3%
2024 39.00 101st 168 39.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
2022 53.31 46th 150 69.3%
2023 23.04 49th 60 18.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.01 251st 354 29.1%
2019 26.68 173rd 247 30.0%
2021 26.34 349th 492 29.1%
2022 21.95 330th 456 27.6%
2023 30.75 273rd 406 32.8%
2024 23.28 148th 193 23.3%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.16 3rd 25 88.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.39 1st 102 99.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.30 219th 370 40.8%
2019 25.31 171st 238 28.2%
2021 26.31 346th 492 29.7%
2022 28.62 278th 455 38.9%
2023 26.39 299th 429 30.3%
2024 28.02 138th 207 33.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.13 181st 231 21.6%
2022 9.71 214th 238 10.1%
2023 9.72 135th 146 7.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.35 116th 122 4.9%
2021 30.11 188th 306 38.6%
2022 28.43 201st 301 33.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.31 145th 311 53.4%
2019 42.53 83rd 183 54.6%
2021 30.71 323rd 479 32.6%
2022 24.50 312th 441 29.3%
2023 33.12 241st 379 36.4%
2024 28.49 115th 164 29.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
2022 36.26 125th 255 51.0%
2023 35.63 68th 128 46.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.21 41st 94 56.4%
2022 20.13 80th 129 38.0%
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Rank History for White students at Rincon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.17 218th 291 25.1%
2019 22.89 172nd 217 20.7%
2021 32.45 293rd 448 34.6%
2022 39.55 222nd 409 45.7%
2023 27.67 272nd 371 26.7%
2024 52.25 78th 174 55.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Rincon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 742 90 67 357 11 n/a n/a -53 1214
1990 728 80 61 377 11 n/a n/a -121 1136
1991 752 92 68 349 11 n/a n/a -57 1215
1992 678 88 61 348 36 n/a n/a 0 1211
1993 633 110 65 412 18 n/a n/a 0 1238
1994 589 115 77 433 15 n/a n/a 0 1229
1995 562 108 59 497 24 n/a n/a 0 1250
1996 562 108 59 497 24 n/a n/a 0 1250
1997 607 86 62 470 22 n/a n/a 0 1247
1998 675 101 69 497 29 n/a n/a 0 1371
1999 689 94 64 495 21 n/a n/a 0 1363
2000 669 101 58 502 22 n/a n/a 0 1352
2001 628 72 52 489 24 n/a n/a 0 1265
2002 552 69 44 513 33 n/a n/a 0 1211
2003 552 69 44 513 33 n/a n/a 0 1211
2004 530 81 49 511 23 n/a n/a 0 1194
2005 485 93 46 570 28 n/a n/a 0 1222
2006 476 102 47 627 26 n/a n/a 0 1278
2007 490 110 46 625 23 n/a n/a 0 1294
2008 473 119 43 640 31 n/a n/a 0 1306
2009 481 144 48 627 24 n/a n/a 0 1324
2010 509 150 70 647 17 n/a n/a 0 1393
2011 405 104 51 590 14 25 9 0 1198
2012 333 85 64 538 18 16 16 0 1070
2013 297 83 70 537 19 8 27 0 1041
2014 301 97 55 579 20 10 35 0 1097
2015 253 153 56 551 16 7 48 0 1084
2016 232 167 53 619 15 5 53 0 1144
2017 208 140 41 649 9 8 49 0 1104
2018 201 116 32 620 9 3 36 0 1017
2019 216 120 28 696 18 6 36 0 1120
2020 244 153 32 762 20 15 45 0 1271
2021 262 146 36 763 21 14 43 0 1285
2022 254 160 38 848 29 15 50 0 1394
2023 233 153 28 765 27 11 56 0 1273

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 Rincon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1214 51.3 23.6 n/a
1990 1136 54.1 20.9 n/a
1991 1215 57.4 21.1 n/a
1992 1211 59.8 20.2 n/a
1993 1238 58.6 21.1 n/a
1994 1229 59.6 20.6 n/a
1995 1250 59.8 20.9 n/a
1996 1250 59.8 20.9 n/a
1997 1247 60.6 20.6 n/a
1998 1371 68.4 20.0 n/a
1999 1363 69.0 19.8 n/a
2000 1352 69.2 19.5 n/a
2001 1265 65.2 19.4 n/a
2002 1211 66.4 18.2 n/a
2003 1211 66.4 18.2 n/a
2004 1194 63.4 18.8 46.4
2005 1222 57.4 21.3 51.7
2006 1278 64.2 19.9 51.1
2007 1294 67.8 19.1 32.5
2008 1306 66.4 19.7 1.3
2009 1324 61.6 21.5 45.5
2010 1393 57.0 24.4 44.1
2011 1198 55.8 21.4 56.2
2012 1070 63.8 16.7 57.2
2013 1041 53.2 19.5 62.1
2014 1097 46.4 23.6 65
2015 1084 45.0 24.0 66.3
2016 1144 57.0 20.0 n/a
2017 1104 61.0 18.0 62.7
2018 1017 57.8 17.5 41.9
2019 1120 59.3 18.8 37.9
2020 1271 62.9 20.2 42.9
2021 1285 66.0 19.4 n/a
2022 1394 67.6 20.5 36.6
2023 1273 66.6 19.0 45.9

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 Rincon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1214 51.3 23.6 n/a
1990 1136 54.1 20.9 n/a
1991 1215 57.4 21.1 n/a
1992 1211 59.8 20.2 n/a
1993 1238 58.6 21.1 n/a
1994 1229 59.6 20.6 n/a
1995 1250 59.8 20.9 n/a
1996 1250 59.8 20.9 n/a
1997 1247 60.6 20.6 n/a
1998 1371 68.4 20.0 n/a
1999 1363 69.0 19.8 n/a
2000 1352 69.2 19.5 n/a
2001 1265 65.2 19.4 n/a
2002 1211 66.4 18.2 n/a
2003 1211 66.4 18.2 n/a
2004 1194 63.4 18.8 46.4
2005 1222 57.4 21.3 51.7
2006 1278 64.2 19.9 51.1
2007 1294 67.8 19.1 32.5
2008 1306 66.4 19.7 1.3
2009 1324 61.6 21.5 45.5
2010 1393 57.0 24.4 44.1
2011 1198 55.8 21.4 56.2
2012 1070 63.8 16.7 57.2
2013 1041 53.2 19.5 62.1
2014 1097 46.4 23.6 65
2015 1084 45.0 24.0 66.3
2016 1144 57.0 20.0 n/a
2017 1104 61.0 18.0 62.7
2018 1017 57.8 17.5 41.9
2019 1120 59.3 18.8 37.9
2020 1271 62.9 20.2 42.9
2021 1285 66.0 19.4 n/a
2022 1394 67.6 20.5 36.6
2023 1273 66.6 19.0 45.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rincon High School

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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 $640 (6.8%) $99 (1.1%) $1,379 (14.7%) $7,085 (75.7%) $1,531 (16.4%) $8,616 (92.1%) $9,356
2020 $412 (6.6%) $121 (1.9%) $944 (15.1%) $4,724 (75.7%) $983 (15.8%) $5,708 (91.5%) $6,241

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rincon 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 189th of 285 High schoolsRanks 293rd of 469 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rincon High School)2324
 1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Tucson Unified District)2336
 13%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arizona)2941
 12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rincon High School)1715
 2%
   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 Students11201273
 13.7%
African American120153
 27.5%
American Indian1827
 50%
Asian2828
Hispanic696765
 9.9%
Pacific Islander611
 83.3%
White216233
 7.9%
Two or More Races3656
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.9%45.9%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,273 students attended Rincon High School.

Rincon High School ranks 173rd of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Rincon High School are 60% Hispanic, 18% White, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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