Sunnyside High School, opened in 1955, is home to two thousand students located on the south side of Tucson, Arizona. Sunnyside offers a variety of extracurricular programs, advanced placement courses, and specialized career and technical training programs. It is a part of the Sunnyside Unified School District.
Serving 2,221 students in grades 9-12, Sunnyside 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 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnyside High School's student population of 2,221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside High School is 0.12, 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
#1650 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
94%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devils
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyside High School's ranking?
Sunnyside High School is ranked #1650 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunnyside High School often compared to?
Sunnyside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert View High School, Pueblo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunnyside High School?
The graduation rate of Sunnyside High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sunnyside High School?
2,221 students attend Sunnyside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sunnyside High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnyside High School?
Sunnyside High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunnyside High School offer ?
Sunnyside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunnyside High School part of?
Sunnyside High School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunnyside High School located?
Sunnyside High School is located in the Gilbert neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Gilbert.
School Reviews
5 12/13/2006
I think Sunnyside Highschool is a wonderful school to attend. A student will do well in Sunnyside just like in any other school they just need to apply themselves. The teachers are great there are a few bad seeds but there are always going to be bad seeds. I hope that what I said about my school gave you a different perfective about Sunnyside. Go Blue Devils!!!
Marissa Rosa C/O/2007
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