Mica Mountain High School is a high school in Tucson, Arizona, the fourth public high school operated by the Vail Unified School District.
Serving 1,306 students in grades 9-12, Mica Mountain High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,306 students
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mica Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mica Mountain High School's student population of 1,306 students has grown by 142% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
63 teachers
Year Founded
2020
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Mica Mountain High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mica Mountain High School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
41%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
45%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thunderbolts, Warthogs (maverick And Skye)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mica Mountain High School's ranking?
Mica Mountain High School is ranked #496 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mica Mountain High School often compared to?
Mica Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrada Polytechnic High School, Desert Sky Middle School, Empire High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mica Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Mica Mountain High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mica Mountain High School?
1,306 students attend Mica Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mica Mountain High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mica Mountain High School offer ?
Mica Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mica Mountain High School part of?
Mica Mountain High School is part of Vail Unified District (4413) School District.
In what neighborhood is Mica Mountain High School located?
Mica Mountain High School is located in the Rita Ranch neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 10 other public schools located in Rita Ranch.
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