Cholla High School

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Cholla High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 8-12
2001 W Starr Pass Blvd,  Tucson, AZ
'A' Mountain Neighborhood
Tucson Unified School District
3.7
3.9
1,714 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
4
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
13%
State Average
31%
Math
6%
State Average
44%
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
412:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Economically disadvantaged
86.2%
Hispanic
79.8%
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Limited English proficient
10.8%
White
8.1%
Native American
7.4%
Black
2.5%
Two or more races
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

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 568 Students
Northern Arizona University 323 Students
Arizona State University 286 Students
Pima Community College 266 Students
Grand Canyon University 180 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 118 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 93 Students
University of San Diego 87 Students
University of New Mexico 84 Students
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 75 Students
Nursing 75 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 42 Students
Engineering 31 Students
Biology 30 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 28 Students
Pre-Law Studies 26 Students
Nursing Assistant 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 297 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/13/2026
Cholla high school had been an experience that pushed me forward into being ready for college by being apart of their IB program. The lunch is not the best, but the people you hang with make it better. I try to create more clubs and involve students into them. Everyone is open to tryout new things, while having their own taste.
4.0 Alum
9/9/2025
My high school experience at Cholla was what I made of it, my school wasn't the best but it helped me get what I needed and meet the people and two teachers that changed my life. There isn't a lot offered at this school but there is still a chance to succeed and thats what matters. I tried my best to get ahead and I was able to do so with the help of my teachers Mr. Moseley and Miss Spies, they always encouraged me to be myself and to allow others into my life in order for it to change.
3.0 Senior
4/1/2024
Overall I had a roller coaster experience. Due to the uncommitted administration my senior cheer season was cut very short after issues the staff did not attempt to resolve. As for the teachers all my experiences with them have been very good.
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3.9 13 Reviews
4.0 other
10/7/2025
This school was only wonderful if you took the IB classes, AVID, or dual enrollment. The teachers in those classes are helpful and they WANT to teach. If you are planning on enrolling your child to this school, have them enroll in IB, especially IB history.
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1.0 other
7/29/2025
when I was a student at this school, the staff never cared for the students, bullies were rampant and violent. students were disrupting class and the teachers did nothing but allow it to happen and often times quit teaching because of the students misbehavior. some of the teachers would even ignore...
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5.0 student
3/4/2023
Teachers here can be very supportive, they engage closely with students. Students here often just float through high school a normal rate, I would say the school has gotten better over time.
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5.0 parent
12/28/2020
This is a great school! Lots of projects are taking place during Covid. New floors, lots of painting, gym redone and more. This school offers the IB program that all kids can try and earn free college credit. My child is doing amazing here!
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Cholla High School

Cholla High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Tucson, AZ and is served by the Tucson Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,714 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Cholla 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 3.19, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $273,984. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pcjted - Cholla High School, Pcjted - Aztec Middle College, Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program, and more. Learn more about what Tucson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cholla High School.

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