ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

Salpointe Catholic High School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12

Tucson, AZ

1545 E Copper St, Tucson, AZ 85719

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • A-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Arizona
  • The largest Catholic school in Tucson
  • 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12

Salpointe Catholic High School is an independent Catholic school in Tucson, Arizona, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 1,305 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 22% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Tucson. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
1,305
Teachers
92.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 662 girls, 643 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about Salpointe Catholic High School.

    How it compares

    • Larger than 90% of Catholic high schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 10 Catholic high schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    1,071’11–121,039’13–141,171’17–181,253’21–221,305’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9359
    10341
    11280
    12325

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino62%
    White20%
    Black6%
    Two or more races5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%
    Asian4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Salpointe Catholic High School whether it takes part.

    More about Arizona's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

    More questions to ask →

    Questions about Salpointe Catholic High School

    What grades does Salpointe Catholic High School serve?

    Salpointe Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Salpointe Catholic High School?

    About 1,305 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Salpointe Catholic High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    International School of Tucson

    Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

    The smallest classes of any independent school in Tucson

    Tucson, AZ0.5 mi

    A+Overall grade225 students5 students per teacher

    Saints Peter & Paul School

    Diocesan school · Grades K–8

    One of 10 Catholic schools in Tucson

    Tucson, AZ1.0 mi

    B-Overall grade344 students17 students per teacher

    Second Street Childrens School

    Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

    Smaller classes than 65% of preschools in Arizona

    Tucson, AZ1.6 mi

    AOverall grade12 students3 students per teacher

    Satori

    Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1

    Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in Arizona

    Tucson, AZ1.7 mi

    AOverall grade24 students8 students per teacher

    Tucson Waldorf School

    Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

    One of 7 independent schools in Tucson

    Tucson, AZ2.5 mi

    AOverall grade167 students10 students per teacher