Is Cienega High School a good school?

Cienega High School ranks 109 th of 469 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cienega High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,913 students attended Cienega High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cienega High School?

Students at Cienega High School are 48% White, 41% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Cienega High School?

Cienega High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cottonwood Elementary School Elementary : Ocotillo Ridge Elementary Elementary : Senita Valley Elementary School Elementary : Sycamore Elementary School Middle : Corona Foothills Middle School Middle : Desert Sky Middle School

Cienega High School

Public 9-12

12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641-8600

(520) 879-2800

District: Vail Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 469 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,182

Feeder schools for Cienega 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: 17.9

Number of students: 1,913

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.5%

Hispanic:

41.2%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cienega High School ranks better than 76.8% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked high schools in the Vail Unified District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.67. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Cienega High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Cienega High School has the largest high school student body size in the Vail Unified District. Racial makeup is: White (47.5%), Hispanic (41.2%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cienega High School is 17.9, which is the 3^rd best among 5 high schools in the Vail Unified District. (See more...)

Compare Cienega High School employs 106.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cienega High School is $6,182, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Vail Unified District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cienega High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cienega High School 109^th of 469 Arizona public high schools. (See Cienega High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Vail Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vail Unified District 69^th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cienega High School

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Rank History for all students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	87.26	55^th	395	86.1%
2010	88.87	44^th	403	89.1%
2011	91.23	33^rd	397	91.7%
2012	88.56	43^rd	471	90.9%
2013	88.73	36^th	491	92.7%
2014	88.03	36^th	394	90.9%
2015	61.61	69^th	261	73.6%
2016	74.02	69^th	406	83.0%
2017	68.07	82^nd	416	80.3%
2018	72.00	75^th	420	82.1%
2019	64.44	64^th	285	77.5%
2021	86.56	57^th	509	88.8%
2022	76.74	76^th	464	83.6%
2023	72.67	109^th	469	76.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	59.46	27^th	76	64.5%
2019	65.25	6^th	25	76.0%
2021	50.33	170^th	374	54.5%
2022	46.32	144^th	282	48.9%
2023	61.01	60^th	199	69.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	58.12	41^st	155	73.5%
2021	73.97	38^th	422	91.0%
2022	67.93	42^nd	380	88.9%
2023	30.45	102^nd	172	40.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	66.62	48^th	253	81.0%
2022	64.53	42^nd	168	75.0%
2023	57.75	121^st	347	65.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	92.36	7^th	168	95.8%
2022	92.37	3^rd	150	98.0%
2023	73.32	15^th	60	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	73.12	67^th	354	81.1%
2019	71.47	51^st	247	79.4%
2021	92.08	39^th	492	92.1%
2022	77.18	68^th	456	85.1%
2023	78.61	69^th	406	83.0%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.65	38^th	130	70.8%
2022	65.98	20^th	116	82.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	57.88	1^st	2	50.0%
2021	55.47	39^th	102	61.8%
2022	49.56	73^rd	125	41.6%
2023	52.77	39^th	74	47.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	60.53	107^th	370	71.1%
2019	55.50	79^th	238	66.8%
2021	73.62	97^th	492	80.3%
2022	70.31	102^nd	455	77.6%
2023	61.92	145^th	429	66.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	50.61	38^th	83	54.2%
2021	46.53	145^th	231	37.2%
2022	46.83	131^st	238	45.0%
2023	13.99	127^th	146	13.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	70.94	21^st	122	82.8%
2019	80.79	6^th	33	81.8%
2021	62.97	78^th	306	74.5%
2022	58.39	89^th	301	70.4%
2023	63.77	58^th	201	71.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	69.50	52^nd	311	83.3%
2019	67.45	38^th	183	79.2%
2021	82.41	53^rd	479	88.9%
2022	74.41	72^nd	441	83.7%
2023	72.50	69^th	379	81.8%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	94.02	1^st	129	99.2%

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Rank History for White students at Cienega High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	64.21	80^th	291	72.5%
2019	62.59	57^th	217	73.7%
2021	84.70	52^nd	448	88.4%
2022	74.84	72^nd	409	82.4%
2023	64.85	115^th	371	69.0%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cienega High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	780	74	20	179	12	n/a	n/a	1065
2003	780	74	20	179	12	n/a	n/a	1065
2004	991	82	28	211	9	n/a	n/a	1321
2005	1222	106	36	291	16	n/a	n/a	1671
2006	1160	112	36	299	15	n/a	n/a	1622
2007	1188	116	43	342	14	n/a	n/a	1703
2008	1148	129	63	361	14	n/a	n/a	1715
2009	1164	129	62	397	7	n/a	n/a	1759
2010	1226	123	63	444	9	n/a	n/a	1865
2011	1276	137	72	503	10	1	3	2002
2012	1243	109	62	571	25	1	13	2024
2013	1070	106	47	569	16	3	32	1843
2014	1067	112	43	575	12	2	42	1853
2015	1091	112	49	628	14	4	49	1947
2016	1079	116	48	641	12	1	50	1947
2017	1029	131	54	664	10	4	63	1955
2018	1001	110	46	647	9	3	63	1879
2019	1039	112	43	703	11	6	77	1991
2020	1080	107	43	748	9	5	89	2081
2021	966	97	41	752	4	5	86	1951
2022	918	98	30	767	3	4	86	1906
2023	909	73	29	788	3	5	106	1913

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 Cienega High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1065	62.8	17.0	11.8
2003	1065	62.8	17.0	11.8
2004	1321	71.7	18.4	12.6
2005	1671	97.0	17.2	n/a
2006	1622	67.2	24.1	10.1
2007	1703	78.0	21.8	10.2
2008	1715	94.1	18.2	10.5
2009	1759	95.1	18.5	10.8
2010	1865	98.2	18.9	16
2011	2002	87.7	22.8	17.4
2012	2024	81.4	24.8	20.4
2013	1843	83.4	22.0	23.1
2014	1853	78.2	23.6	21.9
2015	1947	89.0	21.8	22.6
2016	1947	107.0	18.1	n/a
2017	1955	110.0	17.7	23.7
2018	1879	113.6	16.5	22.9
2019	1991	105.4	18.8	20.9
2020	2081	106.1	19.6	20
2021	1951	94.6	20.6	n/a
2022	1906	94.6	20.1	9.1
2023	1913	106.5	17.9	20

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 Cienega High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1065	62.8	17.0	11.8
2003	1065	62.8	17.0	11.8
2004	1321	71.7	18.4	12.6
2005	1671	97.0	17.2	n/a
2006	1622	67.2	24.1	10.1
2007	1703	78.0	21.8	10.2
2008	1715	94.1	18.2	10.5
2009	1759	95.1	18.5	10.8
2010	1865	98.2	18.9	16
2011	2002	87.7	22.8	17.4
2012	2024	81.4	24.8	20.4
2013	1843	83.4	22.0	23.1
2014	1853	78.2	23.6	21.9
2015	1947	89.0	21.8	22.6
2016	1947	107.0	18.1	n/a
2017	1955	110.0	17.7	23.7
2018	1879	113.6	16.5	22.9
2019	1991	105.4	18.8	20.9
2020	2081	106.1	19.6	20
2021	1951	94.6	20.6	n/a
2022	1906	94.6	20.1	9.1
2023	1913	106.5	17.9	20

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 Cienega High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$330 (3.9%)	$111 (1.3%)	$772 (9.1%)	$6,948 (81.5%)	$1,133 (13.3%)	$8,081 (94.8%)	$8,522
2020	$284 (3.4%)	$91 (1.1%)	$659 (7.9%)	$6,837 (81.8%)	$1,144 (13.7%)	$7,981 (95.5%)	$8,356
2021	$830 (14.6%)	$13 (0.2%)	$1,674 (29.5%)	$4,481 (78.9%)	$352 (6.2%)	$4,834 (85.2%)	$5,677
2022	$94 (1.5%)	$06 (0.1%)	$194 (3.1%)	$5,673 (91.8%)	$408 (6.6%)	$6,081 (98.4%)	$6,182

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cienega High School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 64^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 109^th of 469 High schools	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1991	1913	3.9%
African American	112	73	34.8%
American Indian	11	3	72.7%
Asian	43	29	32.6%
Hispanic	703	788	12.1%
Pacific Islander	6	5	16.7%
White	1039	909	12.5%
Two or More Races	77	106	37.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.9%	20%	1%

Schools Near Cienega High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				AASA English Language Arts (2023)				AASA Mathematics (2023)				AzSCI Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
PCJTED - Cienega High School	Public	9-12	12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way	Vail	85641	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 879-2800	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
Cienega High School	Public	9-12	12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way	Vail	85641	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 879-2800	1,913	107	17.9	20.0%	909 (47.5%)	73 (3.8%)	788 (41.2%)	29 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	106 (5.5%)	72.7	109^th of 469 public high schools	76.8%		76.7	76^th of 464 public high schools	83.6%	33				56.0				44.0		26.0	$6,182	$94	$06	$194	$5,673	$408	$6,081
Pantano High School	Public	9-12	12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way	Vail	85641	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 879-1200	88	8	11.1	54.5%	37 (42.0%)	5 (5.7%)	35 (39.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.4%)	29.8	311^th of 469 public high schools	33.7%					(n/a)				22.0				5.0		20.0	$16,519	$382	$58	$823	$15,860	$218	$16,078
Vail Blended Learning	Public	6-12	10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way	Tucson	85747	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 879-1300	74	3	24.5		43 (58.1%)	2 (2.7%)	21 (28.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.8%)								(n/a)	82.0	60.0	50.0		68.0	56.0	34.0		46.0		$9,358	$24	$10	$57	$9,201	$124	$9,325
Pima County JTED at Indian Oasis	Public	9-12	10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way	Tucson	85747	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 383-6800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
PCJTED - Empire High School	Public	9-12	10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way	Tucson	85747	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 879-3000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$00			$00
Pima County JTED at Empire	Public	9-12	10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way	Tucson	85747	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 352-5833	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)											$9,480	$00	$1,006	$1,006	$5,686	$2,788	$8,474
Empire High School	Public	9-12	10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way	Tucson	85747	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 879-3000	876	42	20.7	20.9%	474 (54.1%)	28 (3.2%)	279 (31.8%)	30 (3.4%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.6%)	89.2	41^st of 469 public high schools	91.3%		88.2	42^nd of 464 public high schools	90.9%	1				72.0				61.0		37.0	$6,261	$71	$01	$142	$5,777	$413	$6,190
Andrada Polytechnic High School	Public	9-12	12960 S Houghton Rd	Tucson	85747	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 879-3300	652	39	16.7	24.8%	383 (58.7%)	19 (2.9%)	200 (30.7%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.4%)	75	96^th of 469 public high schools	79.5%		64.4	121^st of 464 public high schools	73.9%	25				53.0				53.0		26.0	$7,186	$02	$01	$05	$6,810	$373	$7,184
PCJTED - Andrada Polytechnic High School	Public	9-12	12960 S Houghton Rd	Tucson	85747	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 879-3305	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$00			$00

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