About
Our Mission
We are committed to developing the leaders of tomorrow by providing a safe and respectful educational environment, realizing the potential of all students, encouraging community awareness, and fostering a tradition of excellence.
Our School
Colors: Royal Blue & Gold
Mascot: Maximus (Max) Mustang
Motto: “Reach for the Excellence Within”
Our Highlights
- 2016 A+ School of Excellence from the Arizona Educational Foundation
- Be Kind Campus
- Many AP Classes offered
- Students can earn college math credits and CTE credits through dual enrollments
- 21st Century Grant School
- Many CTE classes that meet the needs of students looking for training and certification
- Mustang Power Hour provides students with an additional 30 minutes a day to receive help in their classes
Our Extracurriculars
- Award-winning NJROTC program
- Hip-Hop dance team, small school division (state champion and multi-time runner up)
- Wrestling (multi-time state champions, including five year win streak)
- Winter Drum Line (state champion)
- Winter Guard State (state champion)
- Multiple state runner up sports including baseball, softball, and cheer
Stephanie Magnuson, Principal
A Message from our School Principal
Dear Mustang Families,
Welcome to Sahuarita High School, home of the Mustangs! We are happy you’re here! I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Stephanie Magnuson and I am a proud mom of two boys, Brayden and Landon. My husband and I are avid football fans and are active in the football community. We spend most of our free time watching our boys play!
I was born and raised in Saugus, California, and moved to Tucson during my junior year of high school, graduating from Sabino High School. I then attended the University of Arizona, focusing on Elementary Education. I received my master’s degree from Northern Arizona University in educational leadership and began my career teaching in the Vail School District where I have worked exclusively for the past 17 years. I began as an elementary teacher and then shifted into a leadership role as a Student Achievement Teacher. 12 years later, I had the pleasure of joining Cienega High School, where I served as the Assistant Principal over Curriculum and Instruction.
Now, I have the honor and privilege of serving as the principal of this amazing school! Sahuarita High School has extraordinary staff, students, and parents who work hard to support and care for each other. Our mission is to gain success through high standards, expectations, and support, and our students choose their pathways! I am proud to serve this amazing community and am here to help however I can.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our staff or our administrative team should you need anything. We look forward to the many opportunities we’ll have to work together to help your child thrive! Thank you for choosing SHS!
Go Mustangs! Stephanie Magnuson