Tucson, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 523,006 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Tucsonans enjoy 360 sunny days a year.
Geography
Tucson sits in a desert plain surrounded by five minor mountain ranges.
Cultural Attractions
Shutterbugs will enjoy visiting the Center for Creative Photography, which houses the world's largest collection of Ansel Adams works.
Recreation
Biking, hiking, horseback riding, and golf are popular pastimes in this sunny community.
Economy
Raytheon Missile Systems, the largest employer in Southern Arizona, is based in Tucson.
Historical
The city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas in America--archaeological finds date back to 800 B.C.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 145 |
| Number of middle schools | 80 |
| Number of high schools | 76 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 1 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Math and Science | Tucson, AZ | Bronze | 260 |
| Amerischools College Preparatory Academy - Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Bronze | 119 |
| Basis Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Gold | 459 |
| Catalina Foothills High School | Tucson, AZ | Silver | 1,840 |
| Empire High School | Tucson, AZ | Bronze | 549 |
| Ironwood Ridge High School | Tucson, AZ | Silver | 1,952 |
| Sabino High School | Tucson, AZ | Silver | 1,557 |
| Sonoran Science Academy | Tucson, AZ | Bronze | 465 |
| The Vail High School | Tucson, AZ | Bronze | 142 |
| University High School | Tucson, AZ | Gold | 705 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
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