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School Comparison

Catalina High School
vs.
University High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Catalina High School
University High School
  • University High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Catalina High School (1,125 vs. 50).
  • University High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Catalina High School (452 vs. 120).
  • Catalina High School reported a higher chronically absent students than University High School (505 vs. 291).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Catalina High School reported a higher chronically absent students than University High School (505 vs. 291).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

University High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Catalina High School (275 vs. 133).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

University High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Catalina High School (1,125 vs. 50).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Catalina High School reported a higher violent incidents than University High School (30 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

University High School reported a higher students per counselor than Catalina High School (406.1:1 vs. 287:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Catalina High School

1 metric was reported by Catalina High School. Comparable data for University High School is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
16

Reported Only at University High School

1 metric was reported by University High School. Comparable data for Catalina High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
97%

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Catalina High School
$13,782.63
University High School
$13,782.63
Local revenue share
Catalina High School
32.8%
University High School
32.8%
State revenue share
Catalina High School
36.1%
University High School
36.1%
Federal revenue share
Catalina High School
31.1%
University High School
31.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Catalina High School
59.4%
University High School
59.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Pima County
$67,929
Pima County
$67,929
Poverty rate
Pima County
14.4%
Pima County
14.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pima County
35.9%
Pima County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Pima County
3.6%
Pima County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.