Serving 253 students in grades 9-12, International Commerce High School - Tempe ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
International Commerce High School - Tempe's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
International Commerce High School - Tempe ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of International Commerce High School - Tempe is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1776 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is International Commerce High School - Tempe's ranking?
International Commerce High School - Tempe is ranked #1776 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of International Commerce High School - Tempe?
The graduation rate of International Commerce High School - Tempe is 45-49%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend International Commerce High School - Tempe?
253 students attend International Commerce High School - Tempe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of International Commerce High School - Tempe students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does International Commerce High School - Tempe offer ?
International Commerce High School - Tempe offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is International Commerce High School - Tempe part of?
International Commerce High School - Tempe is part of Humanities And Sciences Academy Of The United Stat (4337) School District.
In what neighborhood is International Commerce High School - Tempe located?
International Commerce High School - Tempe is located in the Hughes Acres neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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