operational schools · 2023–24
School district or education agency · NCES 0400680
Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
Tucson, AZ
Students11,835
Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.
students in linked records
federal comparable series
per student
District, state and country
How does this district compare?
State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.
MeasureDistrictAZUnited States
Academic standing2025
44th percentile40th percentile45th percentileThis district is 4 percentile points higher than the state figure and 1 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students chronically absent2022–23
49.1%41.0%27.8%This district is 8.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 21.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Revenue per studentFY 2023
$15,044$14,197$19,509This district is $847 per student higher than the state figure and $4,465 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Spending per studentFY 2023
$12,104$11,185$15,859This district is $919 per student higher than the state figure and $3,755 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Capital outlay per studentFY 2023
$2,019$1,910$1,964This district is $109 per student higher than the state figure and $55 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Equipment spending per studentFY 2023
$947$718$336This district is $229 per student higher than the state figure and $611 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Special-education spending per studentFY 2023
$0$0$1,793This district is about the same as the state figure and $1,793 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Salaries per studentFY 2023
$7,365$6,445$8,742This district is $920 per student higher than the state figure and $1,377 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Benefits per studentFY 2023
$1,941$1,955$3,769This district is $14 per student lower than the state figure and $1,828 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023
$6,377$7,423$11,715This district is $1,046 per student lower than the state figure and $5,338 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Debt retired per studentFY 2023
$755$704$869This district is $51 per student higher than the state figure and $114 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Students per teacher2023–24
15:123:115:1This district is 8.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.
Students per counselor2023–24
658:1645:1376:1This district is 13 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 282 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.
District staff per 1,000 students2023–24
145.697.7138.9This district is 47.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 6.7 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.
Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24
17.014.918.5This district is 2.1 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 1.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.
School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24
0.90.90.9This district is about the same as the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.
Regular diplomas among completers2023–24
100.0%100.0%99.0%This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24
3.0%3.6%2.6%This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24
0.9%1.9%2.9%This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools
1.6%8.8%12.0%This district is 7.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools
18.0%12.0%14.0%This district is 6.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools
4.7%2.4%3.9%This district is 2.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools
95.0%89.1%95.8%This district is 5.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24
-4.5%-1.3%+0.5%This district is 3.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records
24.6%31.4%50.6%This district is 6.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 26.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment
7.9%4.7%4.5%This district is 3.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment
11.2%7.7%9.0%This district is 3.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment
8.4%6.1%6.7%This district is 2.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment
3.2%6.7%5.1%This district is 3.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate
14.4%14.0%14.4%This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.
Enrollment · 2023–24
Who attends this district?
Pre-K108 students
0.9%Kindergarten–grade 54,635 students
39.2%Grades 6–82,527 students
21.4%Grades 9–124,565 students
38.6%See enrollment for every grade
Pre-Kindergarten108
Kindergarten661
Grade 1735
Grade 2788
Grade 3787
Grade 4813
Grade 5851
Grade 6781
Grade 7826
Grade 8920
Grade 91,169
Grade 101,136
Grade 111,130
Grade 121,130
Students by race and ethnicity
Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.
Early learning · 2023–24
How much public pre-K is reported?
Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment
Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.
Current staffing · 2023–24
How many staff members support students?
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Pre-K teachers6 FTE
Kindergarten teachers32 FTE
Elementary teachers514.7 FTE
Secondary teachers226.5 FTE
Elementary school counselors7 FTE
Secondary school counselors11 FTE
Instructional coordinators1 FTE
District administrators19 FTE
District administrative support91.9 FTE
School administrative support86.1 FTE
Other support staff316.2 FTE
Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.
High-school outcomes · 2023–24
How many students completed school or dropped out?
Regular diplomas among completers
Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12
Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.
Graduation · 2022–23
How many students graduated within four years?
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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot
How many students may need specialized support?
Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.
1.6%Students learning English190 students · 21 of 22 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
18.0%Students receiving IDEA special-education services2,214 students · 22 of 22 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
4.7%Students with Section 504 plans574 students · 21 of 22 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
0.4%English learners also receiving IDEA services52 students · 22 of 22 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.
Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22
What did the district report about teachers and preschool?
Teacher certification comparison
U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.
Community context · 2024
How many school-age children live in poverty?
This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.
U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.
District geography · 2024–25
What area does this district cover?
NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.
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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.
Comparable districts
Districts serving a similar student population
These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in AZ receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.
Tempe Union High School District (4287)Tempe, AZ12,002 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Yuma Union High School District (4507)Yuma, AZ11,369 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Marana Unified District (4404)Marana, AZ12,872 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Higley Unified School District (4248)Gilbert, AZ12,887 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Litchfield Elementary District (4281)Litchfield Park, AZ10,734 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →
Academic results · 2025
How do results differ among student groups?
Students not economically disadvantaged4,444 assessments
65 out of 100White students3,816 assessments
61 out of 100Asian students225 assessments
59 out of 100Hispanic students4,102 assessments
32 out of 100Economically disadvantaged students4,665 assessments
27 out of 100Black students375 assessments
21 out of 100A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.
District makeup
What kinds of schools are in the district?
School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.
District finances
How is the district funded, and how does it spend?
Sources of funds
Where the money comes from
Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.
Uses of funds
Where the money goes
Annual spending for each enrolled student.
Revenue by source: percentages and dollars
How operating money was used
People costs
Equipment, buildings and debt
Selected federal program revenue
What changed since FY 2022
FY 2022$10,331
→FY 2023$12,104
FY 2022$1,097
→FY 2023$2,019
FY 2022$6,365
→FY 2023$6,377
Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.
Attendance
How has chronic absence changed?
6,740 of 10,798 students
6,610 of 12,290 students
5,877 of 11,961 students
Specialized support and security · 2021–22
What specialized roles were reported?
Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.
Learning opportunities
What do district schools offer?
Algebra I5 reporting schools
80%
Calculus5 reporting schools
80%
Biology5 reporting schools
80%
Chemistry5 reporting schools
80%
Physics5 reporting schools
80%
Computer science5 reporting schools
80%
Advanced Placement5 reporting schools
80%
Dual enrollment5 reporting schools
80%
Gifted programs22 reporting schools
96%
International Baccalaureate5 reporting schools
20%
Athletics4 reporting schools
75%
Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.
Safety and discipline
What was reported across district schools?
996Out-of-school suspensions22 reporting schoolsSee schools →846In-school suspensions22 reporting schoolsSee schools →183Law-enforcement referrals22 reporting schoolsSee schools →23School-related arrests22 reporting schoolsSee schools →
Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.
Technology and safety · 2021–22
What access and incident data is available?
Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.
Six questions parents ask
What the available data says
Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.
Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?49.1% chronically absent2022–23 · 11,961 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?6 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$12,104current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?658:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →
8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.
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