Top Rankings
Tempe Union High School District (4287) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 12,002 students in Tempe Union High School District (4287). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287) have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
12,002 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
599 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tempe Union High School District (4287), which is ranked within the top 30% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Graduation Rate
90%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
42%
48%
% Black
11%
6%
% White
32%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,214 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,608 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,214
$11,421
Spending / Student
$11,608
$11,323
Best Tempe Union High School District (4287) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Vista High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,802 students
Rank: #22.
Corona Del Sol High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 752-8888
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 752-8888
Grades: 9-12
| 2,668 students
Rank: #33.
Mcclintock High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1830 E Del Rio Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-4222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-4222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,757 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Pointe High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4201 E Knox Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 759-8449
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 759-8449
Grades: 9-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #55.
Marcos De Niza High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6000 S Lakeshore Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #66.
Tapbi
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #77.
Compadre High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Tempe High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1730 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 967-1661
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 967-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 1,485 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) manages 8 public schools serving 12,002 students.
What is the rank of Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) is ranked #156 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
42% of Tempe Union High School District (4287) students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tempe Union High School District (4287)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,608 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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