Sabino High School is a public secondary education school located in Tucson, Arizona. Located on the northeast side of the city, it is a part of the Tucson Unified School District. The principal is Kevin Amidan.
Serving 863 students in grades 7-12, Sabino High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sabino High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sabino High School's student population of 863 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sabino High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sabino High School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#731 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
37%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
47%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sabercat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sabino High School's ranking?
Sabino High School is ranked #731 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sabino High School often compared to?
Sabino High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tanque Verde High School, Sahuaro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sabino High School?
The graduation rate of Sabino High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sabino High School?
863 students attend Sabino High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sabino High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sabino High School?
Sabino High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sabino High School offer ?
Sabino High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sabino High School part of?
Sabino High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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