Tucson Unified District

The Tucson Unified District is located in Tucson, AZ and includes 125 schools that serve 60,333 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Tucson Unified District spends $7,438 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 54% on instruction, 42% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student Information

The Tucson Unified District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Tucson Unified District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Tucson Unified District serves 12% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.