Marcos De Niza High School

About Marcos De Niza High School

Marcos De Niza High School is a public high school located in Tempe, Arizona. It is part of the Tempe Union High School District and serves grades 9-12. With a student population of over 2,400, Marcos De Niza is one of the largest high schools in the district. The school is known for its strong academic programs, wide variety of extracurricular activities, and supportive faculty and staff. Students have access to a range of Advanced Placement classes, as well as a variety of career and technical education courses. In addition, the school offers a variety of clubs and organizations, including student government, a robotics club, and a drama club. Marcos De Niza also has a strong athletics program, offering competitive teams in football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and more. With its commitment to academic excellence and a wide range of activities, Marcos De Niza High School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	6000 S Lakeshore Dr Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone:	(480) 838-3200
Site:	tempeunion.org
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	1,205 students

Overview Marcos De Niza High School

Marcos De Niza High School serves 1,205 students in grades 9-12.
Marcos De Niza High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Marcos De Niza High School

Marcos De Niza High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Marcos De Niza High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.