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
18:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
83%
Niche Grade
C+
C+
B-
C+
B
A-
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.28
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Reading Proficiency
28%
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Math Proficiency
16%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
78
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Full Time Teachers
78
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Teachers in First or Second Year
17.2%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
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Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
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Number of AP Courses
1
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AP Pass Rate
0%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
16%
State Average
31%
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Math
37%
State Average
44%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
393:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.9%
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Female
49.1%
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Economically disadvantaged
79.9%
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Hispanic
70.8%
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Male
50.9%
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Female
49.1%
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Limited English proficient
12.8%
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Black
11.7%
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White
7.8%
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Native American
4.1%
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Two or more races
3%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
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Asian
<1%
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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
468 Students
Northern Arizona University
305 Students
University of Arizona
211 Students
Grand Canyon University
176 Students
Mesa Community College
134 Students
South Mountain Community College
84 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
60 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
59 Students
Phoenix College
56 Students
University of San Diego
52 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
89 Students
Nursing
72 Students
Psychology
51 Students
Biology
45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
37 Students
Criminology
27 Students
Engineering
25 Students
Small Business Management
24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
22 Students
Accounting
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/15/2024
I transferred here in November 2023 from Mountain Pointe High School. I feel the school culture is definitely different compared to other schools. This school has already gave me many great educational opportunities already in my first year of high school.
2/5/2024
I cannot say that they do have the best education if you are looking to attend college. But it is not the worst school and not necessarily the best.
11/29/2023
I have been doing great at Marcos de Niza, no school is perfect but so far i like my teachers and the school. they are very friendly and give you support and info when is needed...
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 high school in the Tempe district because of the teachers, students, and the sport teams. The teachers are super fun! They are very good at teaching and know how to have fun simultaneously. The students are the most awesome in the district. The students aren t in differ...
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List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$474,649
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
1,370 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
90.0%
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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 18:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% 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 3.28, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $474,649. 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.