C
Below Average
53/100

Palo Verde High Magnet School

📚 08 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1302 S AVENIDA VEGA, Tucson, AZ 85710
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 22% proficient · 19th percentile in Arizona
Graduation
C+
75% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
676
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%19/100reading 18th percentile, math 20th percentile among Arizona high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%46/10075% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−21 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−20 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate75% (+7 pts vs. state avg 68%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%35%reading -17 pts, math -28 pts18th percentile (list)
Black5%5%reading -32 pts, math -27 pts0th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%22%reading -14 pts, math -16 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -16 pts, math -17 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1302 S AVENIDA VEGA
City Tucson
ZIP Code 85710
District 0408800
NCES School ID 040880001263
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85710

Understanding the community around Palo Verde High Magnet School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,299
Per Capita Income $34,149
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%
High School or Higher 93.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $222,700
Median Rent $1,088
Owner-Occupied 55.1%
Renter-Occupied 44.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Palo Verde High Magnet School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 53.6%
White 24.4%
Black 12.9%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 2.5%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 676
Teachers (FTE) 58.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Palo Verde High Magnet School?
Palo Verde High Magnet School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Palo Verde High Magnet School?
Palo Verde High Magnet School has 676 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Palo Verde High Magnet School serve?
Palo Verde High Magnet School serves grades 08 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Palo Verde High Magnet School receive per student?
Palo Verde High Magnet School receives $13,118 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Palo Verde High Magnet School in 85710 ▼
Avg Home Value
$298,303
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,108
1-Year Change
-0.8%
% Renters
44.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026