Cholla High School is a public high school, located on the West Side of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Cholla is a magnet high school in the Tucson Unified School District and serves over 1,700, students, grades 9–12. The school name originates from the cholla cactus, which is prominent throughout Tucson and Arizona.
Serving 2 students in grades 9-12, Pcjted - Cholla High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pcjted - Cholla High School's student population of 2 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Motto
Charge Fearlessly Toward Academic and Personal Excellence!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pcjted - Cholla High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Charger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pcjted - Cholla High School?
The graduation rate of Pcjted - Cholla High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Pcjted - Cholla High School?
2 students attend Pcjted - Cholla High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pcjted - Cholla High School students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pcjted - Cholla High School offer ?
Pcjted - Cholla High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pcjted - Cholla High School part of?
Pcjted - Cholla High School is part of Pima County JTED (89380) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pcjted - Cholla High School located?
Pcjted - Cholla High School is located in the A Mountain neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in A Mountain.
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