Top Rankings
Tempe Union High School District (4287) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 12,664 students in Tempe Union High School District (4287). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287) have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
12,664 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
593 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Tempe Union High School District (4287), which is ranked within the top 20% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 631 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Graduation Rate
86%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
# American Indian Students
550 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
5%
# Asian Students
530 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,189 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
47%
# Black Students
1,433 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
11%
6%
# White Students
4,137 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
33%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
107 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
718 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
-
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,313
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,169
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,058
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,124
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,576 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,001 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,576
$11,257
Spending / Student
$11,001
$11,161
Best Tempe Union High School District (4287) Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,964 students
Rank: #22.
Corona Del Sol High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 752-8888
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 752-8888
Grades: 9-12
| 2,733 students
Rank: #33.
Mcclintock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1830 E Del Rio Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-4222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-4222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,949 students
Rank: #44.
Tapbi
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Pointe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4201 E Knox Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 759-8449
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 759-8449
Grades: 9-12
| 1,716 students
Rank: #66.
Marcos De Niza High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6000 S Lakeshore Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #77.
Compadre High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Tempe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1730 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 967-1661
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 967-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) manages 8 public schools serving 12,664 students.
What is the rank of Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) is ranked #116 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
41% of Tempe Union High School District (4287) students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tempe Union High School District (4287)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,001 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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