Serving 1,584 students in grades 9-12, Tempe High School 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 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 1,584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tempe High School's student population of 1,584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tempe High School 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 Tempe High School is 0.48, 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
#1388 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
71%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tempe High School's ranking?
Tempe High School is ranked #1388 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tempe High School?
The graduation rate of Tempe High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tempe High School?
1,584 students attend Tempe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tempe High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tempe High School?
Tempe High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tempe High School offer ?
Tempe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tempe High School part of?
Tempe High School is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287).
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