Tapbi

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Tapbi ranks 139 th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tapbi is a public virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in the Tempe Union High School District, with a diverse student population of 199 students.

Despite its virtual format, Tapbi faces significant challenges, including a very low 4-year graduation rate of only 3.8%, much lower than the nearby Marcos De Niza High School (79.4%) and Tempe Preparatory Academy (89.7%). Tapbi's academic performance, as measured by state assessment tests, is also significantly below the district and state averages, with only 40% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 29% proficient in math.

The school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, and it struggles to support the academic achievement of its African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, Tapbi has experienced significant fluctuations in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, which may be hindering its ability to provide a stable and high-quality educational experience. While Tapbi's virtual format could potentially offer unique advantages, addressing its current challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's resources, strategies, and equity-focused support for all students.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283-3599

(480) 839-0292

District: Tempe Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
139^th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,607

Student/teacher ratio: 26.8

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.7%

White:

24.6%

African American:

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: NaN%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tapbi ranks worse than 53.7% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked high schools in the Tempe Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.27. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Tapbi freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Tapbi is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.7%), White (24.6%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tapbi is 26.8. 6 high schools in the Tempe Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Tapbi employs 7.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tapbi is $7,607. 4 high schools in the Tempe Union High School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tapbi:

SchoolDigger ranks Tapbi 139^th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Tapbi in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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Asian students:

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White students:

Tempe Union High School District:

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

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Rank History for Tapbi

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Rank History for all students at Tapbi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	31.48	250^th	464	46.1%
2023	61.42	151^st	469	67.8%
2024	41.27	139^th	259	46.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tapbi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	52.63	116^th	282	58.9%
2023	58.69	72^nd	199	63.8%
2024	16.55	36^th	36	0.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tapbi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.60	15^th	24	37.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tapbi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.40	195^th	347	43.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Tapbi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.30	130^th	406	68.0%
2024	39.64	116^th	193	39.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Tapbi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.70	164^th	429	61.8%
2024	33.13	129^th	207	37.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Tapbi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	30.35	181^st	238	23.9%
2023	86.02	14^th	146	90.4%
2024	40.23	18^th	28	35.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Tapbi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	12.07	301^st	301	0.0%
2023	31.41	125^th	201	37.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tapbi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.83	135^th	379	64.4%
2024	38.67	97^th	164	40.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Tapbi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.06	85^th	128	33.6%

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Rank History for White students at Tapbi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.61	80^th	371	78.4%
2024	47.55	91^st	174	47.7%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tapbi

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	306	21	44	52	10	n/a	n/a	433
2008	197	16	32	46	5	n/a	n/a	296
2010	5	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	6
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	12	1	1	2	0	0	0	16
2013	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
2014	2	0	1	2	0	0	0	5
2015	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2017	1	0	1	2	0	0	0	4
2018	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	331	90	47	309	37	7	53	874
2022	72	65	6	126	23	1	18	311
2023	49	31	8	85	10	2	14	199

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 Tapbi

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	433	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	296	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2012	16	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	3	n/a	n/a	0
2014	5	n/a	n/a	0
2015	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	0	1.2	0.0	n/a
2021	874	16.3	53.5	n/a
2022	311	23.2	13.4	n/a
2023	199	7.4	26.8	n/a

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 Tapbi

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	433	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	296	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2012	16	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	3	n/a	n/a	0
2014	5	n/a	n/a	0
2015	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	0	1.2	0.0	n/a
2021	874	16.3	53.5	n/a
2022	311	23.2	13.4	n/a
2023	199	7.4	26.8	n/a

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 Tapbi

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$00
2021	$3,846
2022	$7,607

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tapbi

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	0	199
African American	0	31
American Indian	0	10
Asian	0	8
Hispanic	0	85
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	0	49
Two or More Races	0	14

Schools Near Tapbi

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Tapbi	Public, Virtual	9-12	500 W Guadalupe Rd	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 839-0292	199	7	26.8		49 (24.6%)	31 (15.6%)	85 (42.7%)	8 (4.0%)	10 (5.0%)	2 (1.0%)	14 (7.0%)	41.3	139^th of 259 public high schools	46.3%		61.4	151^st of 469 public high schools	67.8%	12	40.0	29.0	$7,607	$00			$7,591	$16	$7,607
Compadre High School	Public	9-12	500 W Guadalupe Rd	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 752-3560	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
EVIT - Compadre High School	Public	9-12	500 W Guadalupe Rd	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
EVIT - Marcos De Niza High School	Public	9-12	6000 S Lakeshore Dr	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
Marcos De Niza High School	Public	9-12	6000 S Lakeshore Dr	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 838-3200	1,519	82	18.5	40.0%	262 (17.2%)	145 (9.5%)	827 (54.4%)	35 (2.3%)	177 (11.7%)	10 (0.7%)	63 (4.1%)	38.5	144^th of 259 public high schools	44.4%		43.4	227^th of 469 public high schools	51.6%	83	38.0	28.0	$9,852	$640	$532	$1,812	$7,992	$688	$8,680
Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East	Public, Charter	9-12	1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 785-7776	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
Pinnacle Online - WMCB	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 785-7776	59				2 (3.4%)	1 (1.7%)	55 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
James Madison Preparatory School	Public, Charter	6-12	5815 S McClintock Dr	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	James Madison Preparatory School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 345-2306	156				98 (62.8%)	8 (5.1%)	36 (23.1%)	4 (2.6%)	3 (1.9%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)	76.0			$00			$00
Pinnacle High School - Tempe	Public, Charter	9-12	2224 W Southern Ave Ste 2	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 414-0950	25				0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)	20 (80.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Pinnacle Online High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	2224 W Southern Ave Ste 1	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 755-8222	217				10 (4.6%)	17 (7.8%)	179 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.8%)								(n/a)				$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Tapbi

Is Tapbi a good school?

Tapbi ranks 139^th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Tapbi in?

Tempe Union High School District

What is the racial makeup of Tapbi?

Students at Tapbi are 43% Hispanic, 25% White, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 4% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Tapbi?

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended Tapbi.

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