Catalina Foothills High School

Catalina Foothills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4300 E Sunrise Dr,  Tucson, AZ
Catalina Foothills Unified School District
3.8
3.2
1,855 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Jody Brase
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
88%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
87%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

6
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
18%
State Average
44%
Science
12%
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
314:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
54.5%
Hispanic
29%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.6%
Black
2.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 657 Students
Arizona State University 312 Students
Northern Arizona University 308 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 155 Students
University of San Diego 113 Students
Pima Community College 95 Students
University of Washington 85 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 74 Students
Grand Canyon University 70 Students
University of Southern California 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 153 Students
Psychology 116 Students
Biology 87 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 78 Students
Engineering 63 Students
Computer Science 61 Students
Pre-Law Studies 59 Students
Marketing 46 Students
Chemistry 44 Students
Political Science and Government 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 310 Reviews
5.0 Parent
4/10/2025
Fantastic staff, teachers and facilities. Excellent college prep activities and extremely supportive community.
3.0 Senior
7/28/2024
I started at this school my sophomore year. It is a very well kept school, and it prioritizes getting students ready for college and future careers. I would like to see more administrative flexibility when it comes to classes. I only have to take 4 classes to graduate, however the school board mandates I take 6. This interferes with my job that I work in the evenings, and they are not flexible about me getting an extra free period in order to keep my job. Other than that, it is a good school both academically and socially.
5.0 Senior
4/21/2024
Catalina Foothills High School (Cat Foot) is the best school. So glad to have a excellent experience and opportunity to be a student at this school
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3.2 22 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/28/2021
Beautiful campus with a quality teaching staff. The kids love the location and can walk to Safeway, Starbucks, or McDonalds after school ends.
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1.0 parent
8/29/2020
Horrific1 kid got lost in the shuffle and all I got were notices about missing classes and never a phone call letter or meeting 1 kid had 3 As and 3 Bs and because he was a competitive gymnast missed over the 11 allotted sick days so was failed...BTW he’s at West Point now no thanks to this school b...
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2.0 student
9/21/2018
As a person of color, it's SO hard here. It's MAJORLY white so any point of view for a cultured child, is honestly the worst. You get stereotyped by these sheltered white children who pester you and your culture with questions. If you like being able to be seen as a legitmate human, go to a differen...
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5.0 parent
6/20/2018
My students each found their lane at Catalina Foothills High School. There are opportunities for all students to succeed, no matter what they are interested in.
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Catalina Foothills High School

Catalina Foothills High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tucson, AZ, in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood, and is served by the Catalina Foothills Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,855 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Catalina Foothills High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $342,978. Discover additional schools in the area, like Orange Grove Middle School, Tucson Hebrew Academy, Tucson Waldorf School, and more. Learn more about what Tucson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Catalina Foothills High School.

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