Tempe High School in Tempe, AZ has an enrollment of 1,485 students with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average ratio of 16:1.
Minority enrollment comprises 93% of the student body.
Math proficiency at Tempe High School is 25%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the Tempe Union High School District average of 44%.
Math scores have shown fluctuations with recent rates remaining below district and state averages.
Reading proficiency is 20%, significantly lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 53%, with a clear decline from over 80% proficiency in earlier years.
Science proficiency stands at 11%, which is lower than the state average of 24% and the district average of 28%, consistent with the school's bottom 50% testing rank in Arizona.
The graduation rate at Tempe High School is 83%, which is higher than the state average graduation rate of 77% but below the district rate of 90%.
The overall school ranking declined from #531 in 2014 to #1309 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in performance.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tempe High School serves the northern part of Tempe, AZ, covering an area of approximately 16 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tempe High School's student population of 1,431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,431 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tempe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tempe High School is 0.49, 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
#1309 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
70%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
8%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
83%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
The Buffalo
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 #1309 out of 1,921 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 83%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Tempe High School?
1,431 students attend Tempe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tempe High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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