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Amphitheater High School

125 W Yavapai Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Amphitheater High School, also known as Amphi High, is a public high school, located in northwest Tucson, Arizona, United States. Amphi is the flagship high school of Amphitheater 51±¬ÁÏs of Tucson, and serves grades 9???2. The school mascot is the panther, and the school colors are kelly green and white.
Serving 1,110 students in grades 9-12, Amphitheater High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,110 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 67% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amphitheater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Amphitheater High School's student population of 1,110 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1939
Colors
Kelly green, white, black

School Rankings

Amphitheater High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amphitheater High School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1643 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10%
34%
21%
40%
8%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
66%
48%
Black
11%
6%
White
14%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
67%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amphitheater High School's ranking?
Amphitheater High School is ranked #1643 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Amphitheater High School often compared to?
Amphitheater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flowing Wells High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amphitheater High School?
The graduation rate of Amphitheater High School is 67%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Amphitheater High School?
1,110 students attend Amphitheater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Amphitheater High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amphitheater High School?
Amphitheater High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amphitheater High School offer ?
Amphitheater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amphitheater High School part of?
Amphitheater High School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
In what neighborhood is Amphitheater High School located?
Amphitheater High School is located in the Amphi neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 8 other public schools located in Amphi.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,110 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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