Serving 1,897 students in grades 9-12, Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,897 students
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 8% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program's student population of 1,897 students has grown by 5648% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program is 0.60, 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
#1616 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
32%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
8%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program's ranking?
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program is ranked #1616 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program?
The graduation rate of Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program is 8%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program?
1,897 students attend Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program offer ?
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program part of?
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program is part of Pima County Accommodation School District (4401).
In what neighborhood is Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program located?
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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