Summary:
The Tempe Union High School District in Arizona is home to 7 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The district's schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with some ranking among the top in the state and others performing below average.
Desert Vista High School and Corona Del Sol High School are the standout schools in the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Arizona. These schools have high graduation rates, exceeding 94%, and their students demonstrate significantly higher proficiency in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Tempe High School and Marcos De Niza High School have lower rankings, graduation rates, and academic performance.
The data reveals a wide range of student demographics and school resources within the district. Spending per student varies from $6,366 at Desert Vista High School to $9,852 at Marcos De Niza High School, with the higher-spending schools generally performing worse academically. Additionally, the district's virtual high school, TAPBI, has significantly lower graduation rates and academic performance compared to the traditional brick-and-mortar schools.
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