Tucson Parents Get Tool to Track School Data
New interactive maps show enrollment trends and spending at local campuses ahead of upcoming board decisions.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Tucson Unified School District is facing scrutiny over enrollment declines and rising per-student costs at specific locations. Families can now track these trends at their local schools through a new interactive map created by 13 News.
Why it matters
The district is currently evaluating potential school closures and consolidations to address significant imbalances in student population and operational expenses. Understanding these shifts helps parents anticipate changes to school boundaries or campus availability.
Since 2018, enrollment at Booth-Fickett has fallen by 66%, while per-student spending at Lawrence and Santa Rita schools is now 50% higher than average. Collier school currently reports spending 78% above the district average.
The players
Tucson Unified School District
The local school authority responsible for managing campus operations and district-wide enrollment policies.
13 News
A local news organization that aggregated school data for public review.
The details
13 News aggregated fragmented district data into an interactive map to provide visibility into individual campus performance. The data reveals that while student populations at schools like Safford K-8 and Magee Middle School have dropped by more than half, certain sites remain significantly more expensive to operate on a per-pupil basis. The district is utilizing these metrics as it weighs future infrastructure and consolidation decisions.
Timeline
2018: Baseline year for comparing enrollment decline data.
October 27, 2026: Tucson Unified School District Governing Board meeting and upcoming document release.
The Home Front
These trends reflect a broader movement among urban districts nationwide to consolidate facilities in response to shifting demographic patterns. As Tucson Unified School District reviews these figures, families should watch for upcoming policy decisions that could alter local school zone boundaries.
Review the interactive map to see if your local school is among those seeing significant enrollment dips or high per-student costs. Parents should plan to attend upcoming district board meetings to stay informed about potential consolidation plans affecting their neighborhood.
The takeaway
Understanding how your local school compares to district averages can help you better navigate potential changes in district zoning. Check the 13 News interactive map to view the latest figures for your neighborhood campus.
What happens next
The Tucson Unified School District Governing Board is scheduled to hold a meeting on October 27, 2026, where additional data regarding school status will be released.
Further reading
Find more local resources for parents at Tucson Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kold.
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