Tombstone High School is a high school in Tombstone, Arizona. It is the only high school in the Tombstone Unified School District. Tombstone Union High School was opened in 1922 on 605 E. Fremont Street, serving students from the areas of Fairbanks, Gleeson, Huachuca City, and Tombstone.
Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, Tombstone High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tombstone High School's student population of 453 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
'Learning for Life'
School Rankings
Tombstone High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tombstone High School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1008 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
55%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jackets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tombstone High School's ranking?
Tombstone High School is ranked #1008 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tombstone High School often compared to?
Tombstone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tombstone High School?
The graduation rate of Tombstone High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tombstone High School?
453 students attend Tombstone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tombstone High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tombstone High School?
Tombstone High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tombstone High School offer ?
Tombstone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tombstone High School part of?
Tombstone High School is part of Tombstone Unified District (4168) School District.
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