University High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 796 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 4th out of 385 high schools in AZ.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2005
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 421 N. Arcadia Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85711
School District Details
- Tucson Unified District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,945
- Graduation Rate: 68.8%
- Dropout Rate: 2.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.8
- Enrolled Students: 55,379
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 796
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 45.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 361 (45.4%)
- Females: 435 (54.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 35 (4.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 69 (8.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 104 (13.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | 1.0% |
| Black | 29 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 113 | 14.2% |
| Hispanic | 176 | 22.1% |
| White | 470 | 59.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 245 | 30.8% |
| 10th Grade | 196 | 24.6% |
| 11th Grade | 177 | 22.2% |
| 12th Grade | 178 | 22.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 14%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:86%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $46,400
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,216 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,526 | 69% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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