Tempe High School

About Tempe High School

Tempe High School is a public high school located in Tempe, Arizona. It is part of the Tempe Union High School District and serves the communities of Tempe, Chandler, and the surrounding areas. Tempe High School has a rich history, having been founded in 1909. It is known for its strong academic program, with a variety of courses and extracurricular activities offered. The school also offers a wide range of sports and clubs, including football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, swimming, golf, volleyball, and many more. The school also provides a variety of after school programs, including art, music, drama, and more. Tempe High School is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school also has a strong sense of community and encourages student involvement in the school and local community.

Address:	1730 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone:	(480) 967-1661
Site:	tempeunion.org
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	1,497 students

Overview Tempe High School

Tempe High School serves 1,497 students in grades 9-12.
Tempe 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 13% (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 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Tempe High School

Tempe 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 Tempe High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.