Arizona’s Top-Ranked Public High School where you can have it all!

Tanque Verde High School stands proudly as the top-performing non-admissions public high school in Arizona. Consistently outscoring every other public high school in the state, we have earned our reputation for academic excellence, student achievement, and well-rounded opportunity. Our graduates are accepted to over 100 colleges and universities annually, including elite, private, and highly selective institutions across the country. Tanque Verde is not just a school — it’s a launching pad for bright futures.

We offer a rigorous academic program designed to prepare students for success in both college and career. With over 25 Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered each year and more than 60% of our student body taking at least one AP class annually, our commitment to academic challenge is unmatched. Our students also regularly achieve the highest pass rates in Arizona on Career and Technical Education (CTE) technical skills assessments and industry certifications, making them highly sought after by top local employers. Through strong partnerships with engineering firms, precision machining companies, veterinary clinics, local TV and radio stations, theatre companies, and medical providers like Banner Health, our students gain hands-on, real-world experience through world-class internships that shape their futures.

Our partnership with the University of Arizona W.A. Franke Honors College offers students an early advantage, granting them access to elite college-level coursework such as Problems to Possibilities, the foundational course in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation degree. With 87% of our faculty holding master’s or doctoral degrees, students are taught by highly qualified educators who provide opportunities for advanced research, dual enrollment, and personalized mentorship.

Athletics are a vital part of the Tanque Verde experience, and our competitive spirit runs deep. Nearly every one of our athletic teams consistently makes a strong run in the Arizona 3A State Tournament, with many advancing to the final rounds year after year. Our student-athletes are not only successful on the field, court, and track — they are regularly recruited to play collegiate athletics at institutions nationwide. Hawk Pride is a defining part of our campus culture, with students filling the stands in full gear, bringing energy, passion, and unity to every game. Whether it’s Friday night lights or a midweek match, our fans show up, support hard, and help drive our teams forward — together, we fight tough and fly high.

Tanque Verde High School also offers a rich and vibrant arts program. Students truly have it all here — from our award-winning jazz band, orchestra, marching and concert bands, and choir, to studio art, guitar, and music theory classes. Our performing arts groups are recognized as the top in the state, and benefit from the guidance of expert instructors and guest clinicians from the University of Arizona and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Whether performing on stage or competing in championships, our students rise to every challenge.

At Tanque Verde High School, students thrive in an environment that combines academic rigor, real-world preparation, elite mentorship, and a supportive, spirited community. We are proud to be Arizona’s best public high school — where excellence isn’t just expected, it’s achieved every day.