Palo Verde High Magnet School

Palo Verde High Magnet School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 8-12
1302 S Avenida Vega,  Tucson, AZ
Tucson Unified School District
3.6
3.6
650 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
930
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.12
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.12
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
460
Verbal
470
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
22
Reading
21
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
14%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
14%
State Average
48%
Science
11%
State Average
30%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
308:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Hispanic
48.6%
White
26.5%
Black
13.7%
Two or more races
5.4%
Native American
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best Magnet HS in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Arizona 226 Students
Northern Arizona University 139 Students
Pima Community College 128 Students
Arizona State University 124 Students
Grand Canyon University 68 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 47 Students
University of San Diego 46 Students
University of New Mexico 43 Students
New Mexico State University 42 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 31 Students
Business 29 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 12 Students
Criminology 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Biology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 185 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
12/18/2023
My experience at Palo Verde High Magnet School is amazing you'll meet so many people who will care about you and help you graduate high school. You'll meet good friends and nice teachers who will help you. The sports here are good but basketball and volleyball are more exciting. Plus our pep rallies are so much fun!!
5.0 Sophomore
6/28/2023
Palo Verde is a good place to get an education, they have amazing staff and resources that help me achieve my goals. This school has multiple programs that they offer to students, so you are never bored, and they have good staff to help you stay on top and always doing your best.
4.0 Senior
1/16/2021
Palo Verde is a good school because teachers cares a lot about student, they are also helpful. Sometimes the teacher will spent their own time just to teach where you didn't understand. All can say is that i suggest this school to all the students who needs to be helped whenever they need help.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/5/2024
I have been surprisingly delighted with the experience I have had with this school! My son is autistic and has been provided with amazing support from the staff. Their IEP meetings were detailed and truly individualized to my child.
5.0 teacher
5/30/2019
I love this school, the teachers want students to succeed and go the extra mile to help students learn and grow.
5.0 student
4/18/2018
Fantastic. I loved attending Palo Verde. There's a ton of great AP programs and extracurricular activities. Band is my personal favorite. The fine arts program here is very underrated and sadly does not get enough attention from the rest of the faculty/students. Great fine arts department. Lots of g...
5.0 teacher
10/23/2012
Palo Verde has really "turned it around". Take a look at our Achievements: In the 2011-2012 school year, Palo Verde earned a B rating according to the Arizona Department of Education Letter Grade Evaluation. 99% of Palo Verde students completed the AIMS testing in 2011-2012 school year. 86% graduati...

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