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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: Compadre High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Tempe, AZ, covering approximately 166.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 13.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
224 students
Showing 2011–2021. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
20 teachers
Showing 2011–2021. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
39%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
(20-21)10%
5%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(20-21)54%
46%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(20-21)12%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
(20-21)17%
36%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
(20-21)2%
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)5%
4%
Graduation Rate
<50%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
5%
42%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lobo
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Compadre High School?
224 students attend Compadre High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Compadre High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, 5% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
Drugs around every corner in this school, very high paste, and the teachers could care less about your kid.
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