Marcos De Niza High School

Marcos De Niza High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6000 S Lakeshore Dr,  Tempe, AZ
Tempe Union High School District
3.8
2.3
1,496 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
51.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
36%
State Average
44%
Science
28%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
314:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
54.4%
White
17.2%
Native American
11.7%
Black
9.5%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 479 Students
Northern Arizona University 329 Students
University of Arizona 230 Students
Mesa Community College 214 Students
Grand Canyon University 143 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 90 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 83 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 78 Students
University of San Diego 66 Students
Rio Salado College 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 76 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Biology 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Criminology 27 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Mechanical Engineering 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 336 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/1/2024
Best part about this school is that there is a lot of diversity, I always feel at home when I get to school. It is a nice enviorment and i feel safe. The food here is not that good but they seem like they try they're best.
3.0 Junior
2/28/2024
The best parts about my experiences in school is the amount of diversity across different cultures. The worst part of my experience is the food and it's low quality.
5.0 Senior
8/24/2023
Best parts are teachers and classes worst art would be some of the people in the school who would fool around
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/31/2025
0 integrity, the only good thing about here is the teachers they really try their best, the problem is the students, 0 respect for teachers 0 parents involvement, bathroom is always occupied with kids vaping, girls and boys all around the teachers and classrooms kissing and touching like their in a...
3.0 parent
3/25/2025
My kids are seniors at Marcos. They have been taking Honors classes, AP classes, sports, student council, clubs. They have excellent grades and participate in competitions. We like the teachers and coaches, and most of the counselors. However. the administration is a catastrophe. The school offers p...
1.0 parent
3/22/2019
Zero stars if I could. This school has little integrity.
2.0 other
3/24/2014
Hard to believe this school has a positive review when it's not that great. Most people I know who came here didn't like going here and other people who went here are indifferent. Bullying is a problem from what I heard.

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Marcos De Niza High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tempe, AZ and is served by the Tempe Union High School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 1,496 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Marcos De Niza High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.25, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $519,944. Discover additional schools in the area, like Asdb - Elp FBC East Valley Preschool, Corona Del Sol High School, McClintock High School, and more. Learn more about what Tempe has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Marcos De Niza High School.

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