Compadre High School

500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Compadre 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Compadre High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
224 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Compadre High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1259 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Compadre High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Compadre High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
(20-21)
10%
5%
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Asian
(20-21)
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
(20-21)
55%
46%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Compadre High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
(20-21)
12%
6%
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White
(20-21)
17%
36%
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Hawaiian
(20-21)
2%
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)
4%
4%
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This chart display the diversity score of Compadre High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
76%
This chart display graduation rate of Compadre High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
5%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Compadre High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Compadre High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compadre High School's ranking?
Compadre High School is ranked #1259 out of 1,854 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Compadre High School?
The graduation rate of Compadre High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Compadre High School?
224 students attend Compadre High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Compadre High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Compadre High School offer ?
Compadre High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Compadre High School part of?
Compadre High School is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287).
In what neighborhood is Compadre High School located?
Compadre High School is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 22 other public schools located in South Tempe.

School Reviews

2   5/16/2011
Drugs around every corner in this school, very high paste, and the teachers could care less about your kid.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jenny

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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