At a glance
Reported students
1,431
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
78.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,570
Tempe High School: 1,431 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,570
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.6:1
What the reported data says about Tempe High School
Tempe High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tempe. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Tempe Union High School District (4287). NCES reports 1,431 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (70.7%) and Black (11.7%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Tempe High School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.8%
- Hispanic70.7%
- Black11.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Marcos De Niza High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,408 reported students
Mountain Pointe High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,570 reported students
Mcclintock High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,781 reported students
Corona Del Sol High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,600 reported students
Tapbi
High · Grades 09–12
175 reported students
Desert Vista High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,761 reported students
Public schools near Tempe High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVIT - Tempe High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Humanities and Sciences Academy Arizona High · Charter · Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337) | 09–12 | 1 | 1.1 mi |
| International Commerce High School - Tempe High · Charter · Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337) | 09–12 | 290 | 1.1 mi |
| New School for the Arts High · Charter · New School For The Arts (4316) | 09–12 | 173 | 1.4 mi |
| Tempe Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) | 06–12 | 431 | 1.7 mi |
| Pinnacle Online High School High · Charter · Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc. (81001) | 06–12 | 239 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tempe High School
What grades does Tempe High School serve?
Tempe High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tempe Union High School District (4287).
How many students attend Tempe High School?
Tempe High School reported 1,431 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,570 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tempe High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 1,431 students and 78.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tempe High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tempe High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tempe Union High School District (4287) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Tempe High School in?
Tempe High School is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287), based in Tempe, AZ, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tempe High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include EVIT - Tempe High School (under 0.1 mi), Humanities and Sciences Academy Arizona (1.1 mi), International Commerce High School - Tempe (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.