For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,223 students in 85701, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 85701, AZ are City High School and Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85701 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85701, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85701 have a Graduation Rate of 11%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is City High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85701, AZ Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 W Congress St Fl 4
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 724-8451
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 724-8451
Gr: 9-12 | 2,058 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 85701, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 85701, AZ include City High School and Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program.
How many public high schools are located in 85701?
2 public high schools are located in 85701.
What is the racial composition of students in 85701?
85701 public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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