Ironwood Ridge High School

www.amphi.com/IRHS

1,539 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ironwood Ridge High School (IRHS), located in Oro Valley, a suburb of Tucson, Arizona, is a premier secondary institution within the Amphitheater Public School District. Since its opening in 2001, the school has established a strong reputation for academic excellence, consistently earning high rankings and state accolades for its rigorous curriculum. Serving a diverse student body, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career and technical education programs, and extensive elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Ironwood Ridge is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture. The school boasts a highly competitive athletics program, frequently winning state championships across various sports, alongside a distinguished fine arts department that includes award-winning band, orchestra, and theater programs. By fostering a well-rounded environment that balances academic rigor with student engagement in clubs, sports, and community service, Ironwood Ridge maintains a supportive "Nighthawk" school spirit and a strong commitment to cultivating responsible, high-achieving graduates.

1,539

Total Students

68.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ironwood Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	887
Hispanic	523
Black	18
Asian	49
Two or More	54
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
887 (57.6%)
Hispanic
523 (34.0%)
Two or More
54 (3.5%)
Asian
49 (3.2%)
Black
18 (1.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
Phone:	(520)696-4000
Website:	http://www.amphi.com/IRHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 374

Grade 10 399

Grade 11 380

Grade 12 386