As the Home of the Chargers since 1964, McClintock is a public high school serving more than 1,600 students in ninth through twelfth grade in the Tempe Union High School District.
With a mission to “charge forward with purpose, excellence, and tradition,” the faculty at McClintock strive to help all students achieve their best through a wide range of programs and extracurriculars. For instance, the school offers Advanced Placement courses and dual enrollment courses through Arizona State University and Maricopa County Community Colleges so students can earn credits to get a head start college.
In addition, McClintock also hosts the district’s Peggy Payne Academy, which is a school-within-a-school gifted program for students who test in the 97th percentile or above. Career-focused students also can take courses through a vocational education program, with disciplines ranging from marketing and healthcare to automotive and engineering.
Outside of the classroom, students also can pursue passion in more than 50 clubs, ranging from coding to yearbook, or compete in more than a dozen interscholastic sports through the school’s robust athletics program, which houses a football stadium and track, tennis courts, ball fields and an Olympic-style swimming pool on campus.
And when it comes to forming lifelong memories, students can find camaraderie in a calendar of Chargers games, club events, and annual traditions at McClintock High School.
McClintock High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1830 E Del Rio Dr,
Tempe, AZ
Tempe Union High School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
89%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B+
B-
B+
C-
C
B
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
72%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
35%
State Average
44%
Science
27%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
436:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Hispanic
48.5%
White
24.1%
Black
13.8%
Two or more races
5.1%
Native American
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
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
728 Students
Northern Arizona University
484 Students
University of Arizona
326 Students
Mesa Community College
228 Students
Grand Canyon University
218 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
172 Students
University of San Diego
112 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
99 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
80 Students
Phoenix College
66 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
112 Students
Psychology
101 Students
Nursing
72 Students
Biology
69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
57 Students
Computer Science
53 Students
Criminology
39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
35 Students
Mechanical Engineering
33 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
30 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/15/2025
The school I am currently in is a good school just that some things need to be worked on for example the maintenance of our school. The bathrooms are a big thing. They are not great. They need to be deeply cleaned. But otherwise teachers and staff are great.
12/11/2024
McClintock High School is an overall positive school. They offer Peggy Payne Academy for advanced/gifted students and lots of opportunities to get ahead. Their AP and Honours classes are some of the best I have attended among all my high schools, and the teachers are friendly, personable and overall amazing.
10/24/2024
Most of the faculty is amazing and truly cares about each student. And the admission for the most part seems to have the best interest for their students.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/9/2023
Most of the teachers are amazing. However, Molly Sadler in the administration is tearing the school to the ground. Her attitude towards students and parents is disgusting. Once she has a single encounter with a student she goes out of her way to find reasons to pull them out of class to discipline t...
12/9/2022
The teachers are great and seem to really care. However, the administration is lost as to how to run a school. I have been in school administration for 30 years. I have never seen a school so poorly run. I would like to know who they chose this principal. I would have never hired this one. As a pare...
8/21/2017
I don't recommend this school because the security yell at students all the timeand the teachers be stressful and strict. The teachers don't care if you've learned more knowledge because of their subject. They just want completed homework.
2/17/2016
Advice: Do not enroll your child(ren) at MClintock High School. They have so many petty barriers through out their "school" system and department staff. This public school may meet state requirements, but definitely not by teaching and accommodating familes. No tutors available on campus. Teachers h...
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Average Home Value
$502,228
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
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Average Household Income
$89,540
% of College Grads
48.4%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
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% Commercial Property
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McClintock 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,843 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. McClintock High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $502,228. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marcos De Niza High School, Tempe High School, East Valley Academy and Crossroads, and more. Learn more about what Tempe has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McClintock High School.