Amphitheater High School

www.amphi.com/AmphiHigh

996 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Amphitheater High School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is the flagship institution of the Amphitheater Public Schools district. Established in 1939, it holds a long-standing reputation as one of the oldest and most historic high schools in the region. The campus serves a diverse student body and is known for fostering a strong sense of community pride, often referred to by the school's mascot as the "home of the Panthers."

Academically and extracurricularly, the school offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. This includes rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a wide variety of athletics, fine arts, and student-led clubs. With a focus on both academic achievement and personal development, Amphitheater High School emphasizes inclusive learning environments and active community involvement, aiming to equip its graduates with the skills necessary to navigate a global society.

996

Total Students

63.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amphitheater High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	654
Black	99
Asian	36
Two or More	38
American Indian	33
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
654 (65.7%)
White
129 (13.0%)
Black
99 (9.9%)
Two or More
38 (3.8%)
Asian
36 (3.6%)
American Indian
33 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.7%)

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)696-5340
Website:	http://www.amphi.com/AmphiHigh
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	996
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 245

Grade 10 234

Grade 11 259

Grade 12 258