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 6 students in grades 9-12, Pcjted - 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 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pcjted - Sunnyside High School's student population of 6 students has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pcjted - Sunnyside High School is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
17%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
83%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pcjted - Sunnyside High School?
6 students attend Pcjted - Sunnyside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pcjted - Sunnyside High School students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pcjted - Sunnyside High School offer ?
Pcjted - Sunnyside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pcjted - Sunnyside High School part of?
Pcjted - Sunnyside High School is part of Pima County JTED (89380) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pcjted - Sunnyside High School located?
Pcjted - Sunnyside High School is located in the Gilbert neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Gilbert.
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