One of the eight high schools in the Tempe School District, Tempe High School has about 1,700 students. Its reading scores and graduation rates are higher than the Arizona averages, according to Public School Review. Tempe High School runs from ninth to 12th grades.
Special academic opportunities include the renowned and challenging International Baccalaureate college-prep curriculum and the Health Occupation Preparatory Education (HOPE) Academy, which partners with local companies to prepare students for medical careers.
The student population is known as the Buffaloes, and the school has a long history — as it has expanded and transformed to meet the needs of today’s students. Founded in 1907, the campus is very different from its early days and now boasts its own football stadium.
The Tempe High School marching band played for former President Bill Clinton and performed at the Rose Bowl Parade. The school was also featured in Seventeen Magazine. Famous graduates include NFL football players, a former Tempe mayor, a CNN journalist and a local land developer and philanthropist. A wide range of special-interest clubs and extracurricular activities enable students to pursue their passions.
Tempe High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1730 S MILL Ave,
Tempe, AZ
Tempe Union High School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
20%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
83%
Niche Grade
C+
C+
B-
C+
B
A-
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
16%
State Average
31%
Math
37%
State Average
44%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
393:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Economically disadvantaged
79.9%
Hispanic
70.8%
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Limited English proficient
12.8%
Black
11.7%
White
7.8%
Native American
4.1%
Two or more races
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
Asian
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB 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
461 Students
Northern Arizona University
307 Students
University of Arizona
219 Students
Grand Canyon University
182 Students
Mesa Community College
134 Students
South Mountain Community College
88 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
64 Students
Phoenix College
63 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
61 Students
University of San Diego
54 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
87 Students
Nursing
70 Students
Psychology
45 Students
Biology
41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
38 Students
Criminology
26 Students
Engineering
24 Students
Small Business Management
23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
22 Students
Computer Science
21 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/6/2025
My experience at Tempe has been memorable from the dance shows twice a year to Friday night football games. Tempe's football team has gotten better everyday and the experiences have gotten better as well. Cultural nights are fun and inclusive as well as during Black history month and Hispanic heritage month. I would like them to bring back buff block(study hall) because it is very beneficial to students such as athletes that could use that time to stay on top of their homework.
8/19/2024
The best part about the school is the teachers. Anyone that goes can tell the teachers are there because they want to help younger generations. There's even a teacher who changed their career to have this romantic career choice of being a teacher rather then getting a higher pay. The teachers keep the students best interest in mind and will help prepare them to leave as best they can. All a student has to do is ask.
6/28/2023
My best parts of being a student at Tempe High was making the friends that I made. The worst part of the school was losing fake friends.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/19/2024
This school is honestly really nice for academics. It offers so many countless opportunities. Its main focus is college readiness. They will get you there no matter how much it takes. They offer Honors and IB classes so regularly to students under no pressure. I recommend if your child is really ahe...
11/17/2022
We have two kids attending Tempe High School, a freshman and a junior. They are taking rigorous honors and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes (honors level for 9th and 10th grade, International Baccalaureate for 10th & 12th grade) and they are involved in sports and other extracurricular activ...
12/14/2013
Tempe High School is the best school!! I am currently a Senior and i can say im going to miss this school very much! The teachers here are the best people you'll ever meet! They really care about there students and help them learn and have fun at the same time! This school is an "A" rated school due...
5/25/2011
Tempe High School is the best because of the teachers, friends, and students. Teachers are great. They teach us, and help us to gain credits to graduate. I thinks its really generous of them to stay after school and help us with our work. Some of the most important people in my life are my friends....
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List Price Range
$223K - $4.3M
Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$473,427
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
91%
Average Household Income
$67,331
% of College Grads
58.1%
Median Age
28
Average House Size
1,371 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
90.4%
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Rio Salado Park
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Hayden Butte Preserve
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Tempe 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 1,561 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Tempe High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $473,427. Discover additional schools in the area, like McClintock High School, Marcos De Niza High School, Educational Models for Learning ? Arizona, and more. Learn more about what Tempe has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tempe High School.