Palo Verde High Magnet School is located at 1302 South Avenida Vega in Terra Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona. The school has been open since 1962. Its current principal is Eric Brock. The school's name comes from the surrounding Palo Verde trees, native to Tucson.
Pcjted - Palo Verde 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (09-10)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
6%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
41%
Black
(09-10)50%
6%
White
(09-10)50%
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pcjted - Palo Verde High School?
2 students attend Pcjted - Palo Verde High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pcjted - Palo Verde High School students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Pcjted - Palo Verde High School offer ?
Pcjted - Palo Verde High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pcjted - Palo Verde High School part of?
Pcjted - Palo Verde High School is part of Pima County JTED (89380) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pcjted - Palo Verde High School located?
Pcjted - Palo Verde High School is located in the Terra Del Sol neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Terra Del Sol.
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