Corona Del Sol High School

Summary:

Corona Del Sol High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Tempe, Arizona, part of the Tempe Union High School District. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, earning 4-5 stars from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Corona Del Sol High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 64% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54% for the district and 38% for the state. In math, 54% of 11th-graders were proficient or better, compared to 40% for the district and 30% for the state. The school also maintains a high 95.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While Marcos De Niza High School and Tapbi (a virtual school) in the local area have lower academic performance and graduation rates, Corona Del Sol High School's consistent excellence and efficient spending of $6,614 per student make it a standout educational institution in the Tempe region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1001 E Knox Rd
       Tempe, AZ  85284-3204


(480) 752-8888

District: Tempe Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,614 Help


Feeder schools for Corona Del Sol High School:

Elementary:    C I Waggoner School
    Kyrene de la Paloma School
    Kyrene de las Brisas School
    Kyrene del Cielo School
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Middle:    Kyrene Aprende Middle School
    Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.6 Help
Number of students:  2,733

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.6%
Hispanic:
29.8%
Asian:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13% Help


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Compare Details Corona Del Sol High School ranks better than 82.2% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked high schools in the Tempe Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Corona Del Sol High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.6%), Hispanic (29.8%), Asian (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Corona Del Sol High School is 22.6. 4 high schools in the Tempe Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Corona Del Sol High School is $6,614. 5 high schools in the Tempe Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Corona Del Sol High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Corona Del Sol High School 46th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Corona Del Sol High School in the ranking list.)

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Tempe Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tempe Union High School District 142nd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Corona Del Sol High School

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Rank History for all students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 93.39 17th 395 95.7%
2010 93.13 24th 403 94.0%
2011 91.95 29th 397 92.7%
2012 91.33 28th 471 94.1%
2013 88.46 38th 491 92.3%
2014 90.73 23rd 394 94.2%
2015 54.16 83rd 261 68.2%
2016 83.92 43rd 406 89.4%
2017 77.61 55th 416 86.8%
2018 76.76 58th 420 86.2%
2019 64.22 66th 285 76.8%
2021 85.03 65th 509 87.2%
2022 81.30 57th 464 87.7%
2023 92.83 30th 469 93.6%
2024 82.71 46th 259 82.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.32 23rd 76 69.7%
2019 43.98 16th 25 36.0%
2021 59.66 121st 374 67.6%
2022 58.76 95th 282 66.3%
2023 82.72 15th 199 92.5%
2024 16.84 35th 36 2.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 100.00 1st 312 99.7%
2022 78.32 5th 258 98.1%
2023 40.10 12th 24 50.0%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.27 58th 155 62.6%
2021 71.65 42nd 422 90.0%
2022 66.74 47th 380 87.6%
2023 38.82 80th 172 53.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.17 47th 168 72.0%
2023 83.59 27th 347 92.2%
2024 62.61 49th 168 70.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.83 4th 168 97.6%
2022 28.89 70th 150 53.3%
2023 88.87 4th 60 93.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.50 74th 354 79.1%
2019 65.30 69th 247 72.1%
2021 85.13 60th 492 87.8%
2022 80.81 55th 456 87.9%
2023 92.10 22nd 406 94.6%
2024 78.56 45th 193 76.7%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.81 64th 102 37.3%
2022 89.90 1st 125 99.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.47 66th 370 82.2%
2019 62.11 68th 238 71.4%
2021 80.80 74th 492 85.0%
2022 75.97 83rd 455 81.8%
2023 92.20 31st 429 92.8%
2024 80.53 39th 207 81.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.08 23rd 83 72.3%
2019 32.52 33rd 44 25.0%
2021 74.47 62nd 231 73.2%
2022 83.34 37th 238 84.5%
2023 75.05 27th 146 81.5%
2024 63.30 15th 28 46.4%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.12 16th 122 86.9%
2019 51.45 18th 33 45.5%
2021 43.42 140th 306 54.2%
2022 52.19 109th 301 63.8%
2023 59.17 67th 201 66.7%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.01 40th 311 87.1%
2019 68.93 34th 183 81.4%
2021 81.20 59th 479 87.7%
2022 74.63 70th 441 84.1%
2023 92.26 19th 379 95.0%
2024 83.98 27th 164 83.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.97 4th 68 94.1%
2021 70.34 38th 256 85.2%
2022 34.63 131st 255 48.6%
2023 46.00 57th 128 55.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Native American Students!

Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.33 12th 94 87.2%
2022 57.91 29th 129 77.5%
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Rank History for White students at Corona Del Sol High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.57 73rd 291 74.9%
2019 57.18 70th 217 67.7%
2021 80.69 63rd 448 85.9%
2022 76.20 67th 409 83.6%
2023 92.35 23rd 371 93.8%
2024 79.52 33rd 174 81.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, December 31, 2020

Open Quote Great staff with a great community feeling. Wouldn’t want my daughter to go anywhere else. Great in academics, athletics, quiz bowl, Band, and many other activities. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 18, 2014

Open Quote I have had two kids graduate and one still at Corona.

Like all schools, this school has some very good teachers and some teachers that should have been sent packing 10 years ago.

This school is all about the squeaky wheel. With 3000 students, if your kid is getting a raw deal on something, the only way to fix it is for the parent to step in, otherwise you'll get nothing.

Get to know the Principal...he is the best advocate you can have there. Bypass the registrar when possible ... she's new at the job and doesn't get that she's providing a service and you are the customer. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 27, 2010

Open Quote Hello,

My wife and I have sent our four daughters to Corona del Sol and are extremely happy with both the academic experience and extra-curricular experience as well.

Now that our youngest is graduating we will sorely miss our time at CDS. Highlight areas include:

Challenging yet fun AP instructors and curriculum.

Cousenling designed for success and college placement.

Athletic programs that not only support a winning attitude but a comraderie focus. Our daughters participated in swim, diving, softball and volleyball. All had State championship experiences. All four were well trained in practice theory and team building. Corona del Sol Aztecs understand the idea of team work and never giving up.
My wife and I had wonderful relationships with all the educators at CDS. The rare times our daughters had challenges, their teachers always contacted us personally to discuss their concerns and ideas to resolve the situation.
The following demonstrates the productivity of the programs at CDS.
Eldest daughter graduated University of Arizona.
Second daughter graduated with Honors and is attending University of Texas at Austin. UT is a very difficult school to get into for out of state students.
Third daughter graduated with Honors and is attending Northern Az Univ.
Fourth daughter graduated with Honors and is also attending NAU.
All four daughters were involved in Student Council and other programs,e.g. Choir (outstanding choir program), Big Brothers and Big Sisters the list goes on.
In closing I must say, parental involvement in any HighSchool program is essential and CDS thrives because of this.
Thanks to all who helped our daughters evolve into great adults. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Corona Del Sol High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2004 76 37 184 39 n/a n/a -82 2258
1989 2062 72 49 186 25 n/a n/a -144 2250
1990 2047 68 61 193 22 n/a n/a -24 2367
1991 2164 76 59 187 24 n/a n/a 179 2689
1992 1929 74 61 157 14 n/a n/a 0 2235
1993 1863 68 56 161 6 n/a n/a 0 2154
1994 1659 63 59 167 8 n/a n/a 0 1956
1995 2010 90 90 258 15 n/a n/a 0 2463
1996 2010 90 90 258 15 n/a n/a 0 2463
1997 2089 102 111 278 14 n/a n/a 0 2594
1998 2181 100 140 274 19 n/a n/a 0 2714
1999 2187 91 156 268 20 n/a n/a 0 2722
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2001 2143 94 191 253 11 n/a n/a 0 2692
2002 2201 79 211 261 17 n/a n/a 0 2769
2003 2201 79 211 261 17 n/a n/a 0 2769
2004 2183 72 217 265 18 n/a n/a 0 2755
2005 2190 75 220 284 28 n/a n/a 0 2797
2006 2123 92 226 321 41 n/a n/a 0 2803
2007 2070 96 237 337 48 n/a n/a 0 2788
2008 2011 94 256 329 44 n/a n/a 0 2734
2009 1795 106 253 305 39 n/a n/a 0 2498
2010 1729 115 254 310 41 n/a n/a 0 2449
2011 1627 136 253 318 47 2 4 0 2387
2012 1596 144 240 364 52 4 49 0 2449
2013 1664 154 250 426 57 9 75 0 2635
2014 1666 146 247 503 61 14 109 0 2746
2015 1642 159 244 542 57 13 124 0 2781
2016 1691 159 246 590 63 9 121 0 2879
2017 1597 158 247 588 61 9 113 0 2773
2018 1546 180 245 597 45 7 103 0 2723
2019 1495 161 217 652 51 11 96 0 2683
2020 1481 172 194 697 53 13 152 0 2762
2021 1332 166 181 726 65 11 136 0 2617
2022 1390 166 181 842 65 12 150 0 2806
2023 1329 141 188 815 69 13 178 0 2733

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Corona Del Sol High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2258 100.8 22.4 n/a
1989 2250 106.0 21.2 n/a
1990 2367 107.2 22.0 n/a
1991 2689 116.0 23.1 n/a
1992 2235 97.8 22.8 n/a
1993 2154 89.4 24.1 n/a
1994 1956 82.5 23.7 n/a
1995 2463 102.8 24.0 n/a
1996 2463 102.8 24.0 n/a
1997 2594 118.4 21.9 n/a
1998 2714 127.0 21.4 n/a
1999 2722 126.8 21.5 n/a
2000 0 124.5 0.0 n/a
2001 2692 121.3 22.2 n/a
2002 2769 124.6 22.2 n/a
2003 2769 124.6 22.2 n/a
2004 2755 125.2 22.0 0.7
2005 2797 124.1 22.5 n/a
2006 2803 121.7 23.0 n/a
2007 2788 122.4 22.8 n/a
2008 2734 120.8 22.6 3.3
2009 2498 117.7 21.2 10
2010 2449 103.1 23.7 6.7
2011 2387 104.0 22.9 9.3
2012 2449 98.8 24.7 4.9
2013 2635 108.6 24.2 9
2014 2746 114.8 23.9 0.5
2015 2781 114.0 24.3 0.1
2016 2879 119.0 24.1 0.5
2017 2773 117.8 23.5 n/a
2018 2723 113.0 24.0 13
2019 2683 115.9 23.1 13
2020 2762 115.9 23.8 11
2021 2617 115.1 22.7 n/a
2022 2806 115.8 24.2 6.6
2023 2733 120.6 22.6 13

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Corona Del Sol High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2258 100.8 22.4 n/a
1989 2250 106.0 21.2 n/a
1990 2367 107.2 22.0 n/a
1991 2689 116.0 23.1 n/a
1992 2235 97.8 22.8 n/a
1993 2154 89.4 24.1 n/a
1994 1956 82.5 23.7 n/a
1995 2463 102.8 24.0 n/a
1996 2463 102.8 24.0 n/a
1997 2594 118.4 21.9 n/a
1998 2714 127.0 21.4 n/a
1999 2722 126.8 21.5 n/a
2000 0 124.5 0.0 n/a
2001 2692 121.3 22.2 n/a
2002 2769 124.6 22.2 n/a
2003 2769 124.6 22.2 n/a
2004 2755 125.2 22.0 0.7
2005 2797 124.1 22.5 n/a
2006 2803 121.7 23.0 n/a
2007 2788 122.4 22.8 n/a
2008 2734 120.8 22.6 3.3
2009 2498 117.7 21.2 10
2010 2449 103.1 23.7 6.7
2011 2387 104.0 22.9 9.3
2012 2449 98.8 24.7 4.9
2013 2635 108.6 24.2 9
2014 2746 114.8 23.9 0.5
2015 2781 114.0 24.3 0.1
2016 2879 119.0 24.1 0.5
2017 2773 117.8 23.5 n/a
2018 2723 113.0 24.0 13
2019 2683 115.9 23.1 13
2020 2762 115.9 23.8 11
2021 2617 115.1 22.7 n/a
2022 2806 115.8 24.2 6.6
2023 2733 120.6 22.6 13

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Corona Del Sol High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $169 (2.1%) $71 (0.9%) $408 (5.2%) $6,481 (82.1%) $1,175 (14.9%) $7,656 (97.0%) $7,896
2020 $118 (1.9%) $89 (1.4%) $324 (5.2%) $5,218 (83.8%) $800 (12.9%) $6,018 (96.7%) $6,225
2021 $192 (3.0%) $40 (0.6%) $424 (6.5%) $5,536 (85.4%) $718 (11.1%) $6,255 (96.4%) $6,486
2022 $184 (2.8%) $335 (5.1%) $704 (10.6%) $5,594 (84.6%) $500 (7.6%) $6,095 (92.2%) $6,614

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Corona Del Sol High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 285 High schoolsRanks 30th of 469 High schools
 16.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students26832733
 1.9%
African American161141
 12.4%
American Indian5169
 35.3%
Asian217188
 13.4%
Hispanic652815
 25%
Pacific Islander1113
 18.2%
White14951329
 11.1%
Two or More Races96178
 85.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13%13%
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Corona Del Sol High School ranks 46th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Corona Del Sol High School are 49% White, 30% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,733 students attended Corona Del Sol High School.


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