Andrada Polytechnic High School

Summary:

Andrada Polytechnic High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Tucson, Arizona, part of the Vail Unified School District. With a student population of 652, the school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, maintaining high graduation rates and providing targeted support for diverse student subgroups.

Andrada Polytechnic's academic performance is exceptional, with 64% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 58% for the district and 38% for the state. In mathematics, 58% of 11th-graders were proficient or better, surpassing the district's 48% and the state's 30%. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 91.8% to 96.7% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Andrada Polytechnic also excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, ranking 10th out of 164 Arizona high schools for Hispanic students and 10th out of 168 high schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Andrada Polytechnic's academic performance and graduation rates are generally higher than those of nearby schools in the Vail Unified District, such as Mica Mountain High, Empire High, and Pantano High, the school's performance for certain subgroups, like Asian and multi-racial students, could be improved with more targeted support and interventions. Overall, Andrada Polytechnic High School is a standout institution within the Vail Unified School District, delivering exceptional academic outcomes and supporting the diverse needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 12960 S Houghton Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85747-9728


(520) 879-3300

District: Vail Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,186 Help


Feeder schools for Andrada Polytechnic High School:

Elementary:    Cottonwood Elementary School
    Ocotillo Ridge Elementary
    Senita Valley Elementary School
    Sycamore Elementary School
Middle:    Corona Foothills Middle School
    Desert Sky Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  652

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.7%
Hispanic:
30.7%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Andrada Polytechnic High School ranks better than 84.9% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Vail Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Andrada Polytechnic 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 Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), Hispanic (30.7%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Andrada Polytechnic High School is 16.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Vail Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Andrada Polytechnic High School employs 38.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Andrada Polytechnic High School is $7,186, which is the 3rd highest among 4 high schools in the Vail Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Andrada Polytechnic High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Andrada Polytechnic High School 39th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Andrada Polytechnic High School in the ranking list.)

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Vail Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vail Unified District 62nd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Andrada Polytechnic High School

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Rank History for all students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 87.79 38th 394 90.4%
2015 58.75 77th 261 70.5%
2016 75.26 65th 406 84.0%
2017 68.25 81st 416 80.5%
2018 74.29 69th 420 83.6%
2019 61.06 74th 285 74.0%
2021 67.86 131st 509 74.3%
2022 64.44 121st 464 73.9%
2023 75.04 96th 469 79.5%
2024 85.08 39th 259 84.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.33 41st 76 46.1%
2021 72.05 76th 374 79.7%
2022 24.50 205th 282 27.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.87 18th 155 88.4%
2021 50.92 135th 422 68.0%
2022 50.99 104th 380 72.6%
2023 57.56 48th 172 72.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.13 31st 253 87.7%
2022 60.41 45th 168 73.2%
2023 58.84 115th 347 66.9%
2024 94.81 10th 168 94.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
2023 71.07 17th 60 71.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.54 72nd 354 79.7%
2019 62.69 82nd 247 66.8%
2021 72.10 106th 492 78.5%
2022 62.58 116th 456 74.6%
2023 76.07 79th 406 80.5%
2024 84.77 33rd 193 82.9%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.13 23rd 130 82.3%
2022 51.41 33rd 116 71.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.93 2nd 2 0.0%
2021 50.98 43rd 102 57.8%
2022 31.36 93rd 125 25.6%
2023 64.62 23rd 74 68.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.34 97th 370 73.8%
2019 57.37 72nd 238 69.7%
2021 61.06 140th 492 71.5%
2022 62.07 126th 455 72.3%
2023 69.47 110th 429 74.4%
2024 80.50 40th 207 80.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.15 157th 231 32.0%
2022 45.78 143rd 238 39.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.98 4th 122 96.7%
2021 66.88 53rd 306 82.7%
2022 49.41 118th 301 60.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.68 48th 311 84.6%
2019 63.93 44th 183 76.0%
2021 70.73 86th 479 82.0%
2022 70.30 82nd 441 81.4%
2023 82.87 40th 379 89.4%
2024 95.79 10th 164 93.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.71 51st 256 80.1%
2022 62.68 54th 255 78.8%
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Rank History for White students at Andrada Polytechnic High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.57 85th 291 70.8%
2019 56.03 76th 217 65.0%
2021 56.47 181st 448 59.6%
2022 49.17 178th 409 56.5%
2023 54.87 153rd 371 58.8%
2024 64.26 62nd 174 64.4%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 27, 2022

Open Quote Great school with many amazing opportunities for students. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, January 30, 2022

Open Quote Entering campus feels like entering a community college. And it is most definitely a community! Teachers expect students to be responsible for their homework, etc, but are always willing to give assistance they genuinely care about the students’ success in all their classes. The Pathways offer opportunities not found in “traditional” high schools, giving students employable skills, and getting them to start thinking about the possibilities beyond high school - they graduate well prepared for college, the military, or a career. There are still the fun, traditional aspects of high school - homecoming, sports, dances, spirit weeks, and all kinds of clubs for almost every interest. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, January 9, 2022

Open Quote My son attends Andrada and loves it! The teachers and great and the principal is amazing! The students get to choose a pathway to study which prepares them for life after high school. We love Andrada! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Open Quote My son has thrived in his four years at Andrada through his hard work and his teacher's dedication to teaching/mentoring him. This culminated recently with him being offered and accepting a full ride scholarship at NAU. I highly recommend this school. Mr. Parks (principal) and his staff are the absolute best! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Andrada Polytechnic High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 293 13 12 134 2 0 12 0 466
2014 382 19 16 171 3 0 14 0 605
2015 400 24 19 164 2 0 11 0 620
2016 398 27 18 165 3 0 14 0 625
2017 461 39 11 211 7 0 23 0 752
2018 484 43 16 206 6 2 25 0 782
2019 558 47 16 287 6 3 33 0 950
2020 551 43 22 284 6 3 42 0 951
2021 413 34 17 209 5 2 30 0 710
2022 374 27 15 180 5 3 26 0 630
2023 383 19 11 200 2 2 35 0 652

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 Andrada Polytechnic High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2013 466 17.2 27.0 16.3
2014 605 26.4 22.8 23.5
2015 620 34.0 18.2 22.7
2016 625 36.0 17.3 1.3
2017 752 40.3 18.6 26.2
2018 782 45.1 17.3 25.8
2019 950 46.7 20.3 24.9
2020 951 45.2 21.0 22.9
2021 710 39.8 17.8 n/a
2022 630 31.5 19.9 9.4
2023 652 38.9 16.7 24.8

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 Andrada Polytechnic High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2013 466 17.2 27.0 16.3
2014 605 26.4 22.8 23.5
2015 620 34.0 18.2 22.7
2016 625 36.0 17.3 1.3
2017 752 40.3 18.6 26.2
2018 782 45.1 17.3 25.8
2019 950 46.7 20.3 24.9
2020 951 45.2 21.0 22.9
2021 710 39.8 17.8 n/a
2022 630 31.5 19.9 9.4
2023 652 38.9 16.7 24.8

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 Andrada Polytechnic 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 $179 (2.2%) $120 (1.5%) $479 (5.9%) $6,770 (83.4%) $1,053 (13.0%) $7,822 (96.3%) $8,122
2020 $145 (1.8%) $196 (2.4%) $485 (5.9%) $6,820 (83.3%) $1,026 (12.5%) $7,846 (95.8%) $8,187
2021 $39 (0.6%) $12 (0.2%) $90 (1.4%) $6,070 (91.6%) $506 (7.6%) $6,576 (99.2%) $6,627
2022 $02 (0.0%) $01 (0.0%) $05 (0.1%) $6,810 (94.8%) $373 (5.2%) $7,184 (100.0%) $7,186

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Andrada Polytechnic 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 74th of 285 High schoolsRanks 96th of 469 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students950652
 31.4%
African American4719
 59.6%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian1611
 31.3%
Hispanic287200
 30.3%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White558383
 31.4%
Two or More Races3335
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.9%24.8%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 652 students attended Andrada Polytechnic High School.

Andrada Polytechnic High School ranks 39th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Andrada Polytechnic High School are 59% White, 31% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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

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