University High School

uhs.tusd1.org

982 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

University High School (UHS), located in Tucson, Arizona, is a premier college-preparatory magnet school within the Tucson Unified School District. Consistently ranked among the top high schools in both the state and the nation, UHS is renowned for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering high-achieving, motivated students. The school shares a campus with Rincon High School, allowing students to benefit from a focused, specialized curriculum while also participating in a broader range of extracurricular activities and sports.

The academic culture at University High is heavily centered on Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and a challenging honors curriculum designed to prepare students for top-tier university studies. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a diverse and inclusive community, encouraging students to engage in a wide array of clubs, academic competitions, and leadership opportunities. By prioritizing intellectual growth and critical thinking, University High School serves as a vital resource for Tucson’s academically gifted students, consistently producing graduates who excel in higher education and beyond.

982

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	316
Black	35
Asian	149
Two or More	97
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
377 (38.4%)
Hispanic
316 (32.2%)
Asian
149 (15.2%)
Two or More
97 (9.9%)
Black
35 (3.6%)
American Indian
7 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)232-5900
Website:	http://uhs.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
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 9 271

Grade 10 265

Grade 11 242

Grade 12 204