Sahuarita High School

Sahuarita High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
350 W Sahuarita Rd,  Sahuarita, AZ
Sahuarita Unified School District
3.5
3.0
1,181 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Kneup
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
43.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
41%
State Average
44%
Science
17%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
349:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Hispanic
57.5%
White
33.6%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
2.5%
Native American
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Arizona 333 Students
Northern Arizona University 244 Students
Arizona State University 194 Students
Pima Community College 148 Students
Grand Canyon University 105 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 64 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 51 Students
University of San Diego 41 Students
New Mexico State University 41 Students
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 50 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Business 41 Students
Biology 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 19 Students
Engineering 17 Students
Film and Video Studies 17 Students
Chemistry 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 192 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/8/2025
Sahuarita High school has been a huge help in figuring out what I want to do after high school. They have been there whenever I have asked for college help or any questions that would help clarify things.
4.0 Senior
9/23/2022
I have loved all my teachers so far I've never had any bad teachers who care about me and my education. The one downside is though I just don't like Sahuarita and want to get out of the town, it's more of a location issue than anything else.
4.0 Parent
5/12/2022
I believe that the school as a whole is focused and improving. I think that the teachers and coaches they have employed are awesome and great at connecting with students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/7/2021
My son loves the school, the teachers and the kids. He's pulling all A's with some advanced courses included. ROTC is great too!
1.0 student
8/2/2020
I had a very difficult time at this school. The staff in the front office are horrendous. They never respond to emails nor phone calls. The staff there are incredibly unprofessional and simply asking them to do their job gets you a handful of snarky comments. The overall performance of the teachers...
5.0 student
10/26/2018
Many ways to get involved and always a way to get tutoring
5.0 parent
10/5/2018
Since the new administration has come to SHS, the whole school has improved tremendously. Kids have plenty of opportunities to improve their grade and get help with assignments through after school tutoring, Mustang Power Hour and normal teacher office hours. School spirit has improved and the sport...

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Sahuarita High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sahuarita, AZ, in the Sahuarita neighborhood, and is served by the Sahuarita Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 1,181 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Sahuarita High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $382,325. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pcjted - Sahuarita High School, Wrightson Ridge School, Sahuarita Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Sahuarita has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sahuarita High School.

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