For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,835 students in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Rita Ranch are Pcjted - Empire High School, Empire High School and Vail Blended Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Empire High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pcjted - Empire High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3000
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-3000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Empire High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Mica Mountain High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10800 E Valencia
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,306 student Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Pcjted - Mica Mountain High School
Vocational School
10800 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ include Pcjted - Empire High School, Empire High School and Vail Blended Learning.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson?
7 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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