Palo Verde High Magnet School

paloverdehs.tusd1.org

767 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Palo Verde High Magnet School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Tucson Unified School District that emphasizes a specialized, theme-based educational approach. As a magnet school, it is designed to attract students from across the district by offering unique academic pathways, often focusing on areas like STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or specialized career and technical education. The school is committed to fostering a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

Beyond its academic offerings, Palo Verde is known for its diverse student body and a strong sense of community spirit. The school provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive campus culture, Palo Verde High Magnet School strives to develop engaged, responsible citizens who are equipped with the skills necessary to excel in a global society.

767

Total Students

59.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palo Verde High Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	379
Black	128
Asian	45
Two or More	38
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
379 (49.4%)
White
159 (20.7%)
Black
128 (16.7%)
Asian
45 (5.9%)
Two or More
38 (5.0%)
American Indian
15 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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)584-7400
Website:	http://paloverdehs.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 9 187

Grade 10 255

Grade 11 170

Grade 12 155