Tempe High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Tempe, Arizona, which is part of the Tempe Union High School District. With a diverse student population, Tempe High School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, declining graduation rates, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the district and state averages.
Tempe High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54% for the district and 38% for the state. Similarly, only 22% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 40% for the district and 30% for the state. The school's four-year graduation rate has also been declining, from 84.5% in 2019-2020 to 83.2% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the district average of 88.5%.
Interestingly, Tempe High School's performance for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students, is relatively strong compared to the state. However, the school's academic performance and other key metrics are generally lower than those of nearby schools, such as McClintock High School. These findings suggest that Tempe High School may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic and socioeconomic needs of its diverse student population.
Tempe Union High School District
Students at Tempe High School are 72% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% White, 4% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.
Tempe High School ranks 189th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.
Tempe High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Arredondo Elementary SchoolElementary : Broadmor Elementary SchoolElementary : Carminati SchoolElementary : Holdeman Elementary SchoolElementary : Nevitt Elementary SchoolElementary : Scales Technology AcademyMiddle : Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,584 students attended Tempe High School.