Serving 199 students in grades 9-12, Tapbi ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tapbi ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tapbi's student population of 199 students has grown by 3879% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tapbi ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tapbi is 0.73, which is more 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
#596 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
43%
47%
Black
15%
6%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tapbi's ranking?
Tapbi is ranked #596 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tapbi?
The graduation rate of Tapbi is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tapbi?
199 students attend Tapbi.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Tapbi students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tapbi?
Tapbi has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tapbi offer ?
Tapbi offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tapbi part of?
Tapbi is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287).
In what neighborhood is Tapbi located?
Tapbi is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 22 other public schools located in South Tempe.
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