Catalina High School

catalinahs.tusd1.org

580 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Catalina High School, located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, serves as a prominent institution within the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Known for its commitment to academic growth and community engagement, the school offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and career paths. The campus fosters an inclusive environment that values the unique cultural background of its student body, often emphasizing extracurricular involvement—including athletics, arts, and clubs—to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding community, utilizing its central location to facilitate partnerships and programs that support student development. By providing various resources, such as advanced placement options and career-technical education, Catalina High School aims to cultivate critical thinking and leadership skills among its learners. For families and prospective students, the school remains a staple of the local educational landscape, dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence while adapting to the evolving needs of its community.

580

Total Students

58.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catalina High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	266
Black	147
Asian	30
Two or More	24
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	17

Hispanic
266 (45.9%)
Black
147 (25.3%)
White
76 (13.1%)
Asian
30 (5.2%)
Two or More
24 (4.1%)
American Indian
20 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
17 (2.9%)

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:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)232-8400
Website:	http://catalinahs.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
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 9 138

Grade 10 174

Grade 11 139

Grade 12 129