City High School

Summary:

City High School is a public charter high school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving 186 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 40.86% White, 43.55% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Academically, City High School performs above average compared to other Arizona high schools, ranking between 136 and 243 statewide. However, its performance on specific measures is mixed, with the school outperforming the state average in English Language Arts but lagging behind in Mathematics and Science. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from a high of 92.6% to a low of 76.1%, though this is still higher than the state average. Conversely, the school's dropout rates have been increasing, rising from 0.4% to 8.4% in recent years, which is an area of concern. City High School's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for its Native American and Special Education students but struggling with its Hispanic, White, and Multi-racial populations.

Compared to nearby schools, City High School outperforms the Alternative Computerized Education (ACE) Charter High School and the Pima Partnership School The on various academic measures, but lags behind the Tucson Magnet High School, which has higher graduation rates and better academic performance. City High School's per-student spending is generally higher than the nearby Tucson Magnet High School, but its student-teacher ratio is not provided in the data.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 48 E Pennington St
       Tucson, AZ  85701-1535


(520) 623-7223

District: CITY Center for Collaborative Learning

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,719 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.5%
White:
40.9%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details City High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at City 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: Hispanic (43.5%), White (40.9%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at City High School is $8,719.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for City High School

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Rank History for all students at City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 70.26 129th 395 67.3%
2010 69.89 134th 403 66.7%
2011 63.69 157th 397 60.5%
2012 68.66 147th 471 68.8%
2013 56.23 234th 491 52.3%
2014 79.53 79th 394 79.9%
2015 67.94 52nd 261 80.1%
2016 55.01 128th 406 68.5%
2017 50.91 140th 416 66.3%
2018 45.27 168th 420 60.0%
2019 43.47 136th 285 52.3%
2021 42.33 243rd 509 52.3%
2022 45.32 185th 464 60.1%
2023 58.07 164th 469 65.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.67 271st 374 27.5%
2022 50.99 124th 282 56.0%
2023 26.88 154th 199 22.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
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 City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.52 6th 422 98.6%
2022 58.90 69th 380 81.8%
2023 64.96 35th 172 79.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.69 155th 347 55.3%
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Rank History for Female students at City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.87 172nd 354 51.4%
2021 48.30 204th 492 58.5%
2022 48.54 176th 456 61.4%
2023 46.76 184th 406 54.7%
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Rank History for Male students at City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.84 191st 370 48.4%
2021 29.93 320th 492 35.0%
2022 36.76 227th 455 50.1%
2023 65.10 122nd 429 71.6%
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Rank History for African American students at City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.15 221st 301 26.6%
2023 60.06 64th 201 68.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.05 146th 311 53.1%
2021 31.29 313th 479 34.7%
2022 48.46 158th 441 64.2%
2023 57.26 125th 379 67.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
2023 96.81 4th 128 96.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.13 80th 129 38.0%
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Rank History for White students at City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.88 173rd 291 40.5%
2019 61.32 62nd 217 71.4%
2021 47.24 232nd 448 48.2%
2022 35.03 242nd 409 40.8%
2023 52.72 161st 371 56.6%
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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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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for City High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 39 5 3 29 6 n/a n/a 0 82
2006 66 6 5 41 3 n/a n/a 0 121
2007 75 5 8 45 5 n/a n/a 0 138
2008 86 8 8 48 10 n/a n/a 0 160
2009 105 8 6 52 7 n/a n/a 0 178
2010 98 6 8 51 13 n/a n/a 0 176
2011 112 7 2 58 10 0 3 0 192
2012 106 8 1 49 8 0 10 0 182
2013 99 4 1 52 5 0 4 0 165
2014 97 5 2 59 5 0 6 0 174
2015 93 3 0 68 4 0 8 0 176
2016 89 2 0 69 4 0 4 0 168
2017 91 1 0 80 7 0 5 0 184
2018 95 3 0 73 6 0 6 0 183
2019 98 3 1 70 6 0 9 0 187
2020 95 6 1 72 6 1 9 0 190
2021 69 8 0 67 5 1 10 0 160
2022 79 6 0 72 7 1 14 0 179
2023 76 8 0 81 4 1 16 0 186

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 City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 82 n/a n/a 48.8
2006 121 n/a n/a 67.8
2007 138 n/a n/a 34.1
2008 160 n/a n/a 42.5
2009 178 n/a n/a 36
2010 176 n/a n/a 31.8
2011 192 n/a n/a 43.2
2012 182 n/a n/a 47.3
2013 165 n/a n/a 43
2014 174 n/a n/a 41.4
2015 176 n/a n/a 49.4
2016 168 n/a n/a 47
2017 184 n/a n/a 28.8
2018 183 n/a n/a 39.3
2019 187 n/a n/a 37.4
2020 190 n/a n/a 41.6
2021 160 n/a n/a 40.6
2022 179 n/a n/a 21.8
2023 186 n/a n/a 36.6

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 City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 82 n/a n/a 48.8
2006 121 n/a n/a 67.8
2007 138 n/a n/a 34.1
2008 160 n/a n/a 42.5
2009 178 n/a n/a 36
2010 176 n/a n/a 31.8
2011 192 n/a n/a 43.2
2012 182 n/a n/a 47.3
2013 165 n/a n/a 43
2014 174 n/a n/a 41.4
2015 176 n/a n/a 49.4
2016 168 n/a n/a 47
2017 184 n/a n/a 28.8
2018 183 n/a n/a 39.3
2019 187 n/a n/a 37.4
2020 190 n/a n/a 41.6
2021 160 n/a n/a 40.6
2022 179 n/a n/a 21.8
2023 186 n/a n/a 36.6

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 City 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 $757 (6.4%) $107 (0.9%) $1,620 (13.7%) $8,178 (69.3%) $2,759 (23.4%) $10,938 (92.7%) $11,801
2020 $530 (6.1%) $194 (2.2%) $1,255 (14.4%) $6,719 (77.0%) $1,286 (14.7%) $8,006 (91.7%) $8,730
2021 $333 (4.1%) $379 (4.7%) $1,045 (12.8%) $6,488 (79.7%) $936 (11.5%) $7,424 (91.2%) $8,136
2022 $327 (3.8%) $860 (9.9%) $1,514 (17.4%) $7,295 (83.7%) $237 (2.7%) $7,532 (86.4%) $8,719

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

Impact of COVID-19 on City High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 136th of 285 High schoolsRanks 164th of 469 High schools
 12.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students187186
 0.5%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic7081
 15.7%
Pacific Islander01
White9876
 22.4%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%36.6%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 186 students attended City High School.

Students at City High School are 44% Hispanic, 41% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% American Indian.


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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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