University High School
- Public
- TUCSON, AZ
Public School
University High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 8-12
- TUCSON, AZ
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 495 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
99%
Percent Proficient - Math
95%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1350
536 responses
Average ACT
30
299 responses
AP Enrollment
100%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$43,425
National
$62,843Median Rent
$846
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$155,300
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 85%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 60 responses
Poll
- 80%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 60 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,150
Free or Reduced Lunch
19%
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 61 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 61 responses
- 61%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 61 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$57,705
Teachers in First/Second Year
1.8%
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 80 responses
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 80 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 80 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$9,237 / year
National
$12,239- 93%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 82 responses
- 38%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 82 responses
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 82 responses
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At University High School, the school does an amazing job about creating a unified and open environment where their students can feel safe. The students collectively push each other to become the best versions of themselves and work together to help everyone excel in the rigorous classes that University High School offers. The teachers are your biggest supporters and are able to help you with any questions you have about schooling and your future but are also there to develop more personal relationships with throughout your high school career. This school has helped me tremendously with getting me where I need to be to live out my dreams for my future.
Something I know a lot of my peers can agree with is that the environment of the school is amazing, most teachers are very nice and approachable and so are other students as well. In my school it is encouraged for freshman to seek help from upperclassmen and we even have a mentor program so that some upperclassmen, who have volunteered to do so, will be assigned to a few freshman to help with academics and check up with them. We aren’t much of a sports school but from what ive personally seen we make up for it in the arts, and I’m familiar with the subject because Ive participated in dance and band and I will do advanced art. The worst thing about our school is that the work load is large and challenge but it is in efforts to get us ready for college, I’ve seen people do well in my school despite the work load but I personally struggle with it.
There are so many things to love about University High School. I have had incredible teachers and the opportunity to take many wonderful classes. My favorites were AP U.S. History with Ms. Stuart and Dr. Hosmer, AP Computer Science with Mr. Herring, and AP U.S. Government and Politics with Mr. Karlowicz. The community is also incredible and has been incredibly strong and supportive. The community is accepting of all students. There are also many sports and extracurricular opportunities. During my time in High School, I tried out math club, unity club (tutoring immigrant students), girls who code club, and science olympiad. There are opportunities for students in a variety of disciplines.
However, I did not enjoy the heavy focus on AP classes and testing. While many of the best classes at UHS are AP classes, I think the administration and school does not provide enough opportunities for students to take Honors or other non-AP courses.
However, I did not enjoy the heavy focus on AP classes and testing. While many of the best classes at UHS are AP classes, I think the administration and school does not provide enough opportunities for students to take Honors or other non-AP courses.