Enrollment
2,600
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tempe, AZ
Corona Del Sol High School
Federal NCES profile for Corona Del Sol High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040834000790
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corona Del Sol High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #7 of 10
- high schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Corona Del Sol High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corona Del Sol High School ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe Union High School District (4287) · Arizona
NCES ID 040834000790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corona Del Sol High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corona Del Sol High School
Corona Del Sol High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling 2,600 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,600 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tempe Union High School District (4287) spends $9,314 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tempe's high schools, it stands alongside Ombudsman - Charter Northeast (93 students): Corona Del Sol High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Tempe Union High School District (4287) also operates Desert Vista High School (2,761 students) and Mcclintock High School (1,781 students) alongside Corona Del Sol High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Corona Del Sol High School compares
Corona Del Sol High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 79% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,600 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,600
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 6.3%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Corona Del Sol High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tempe Union High School District (4287), which includes Corona Del Sol High School.
$9,314
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 21.9%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Corona Del Sol High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Vista High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcclintock High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Pointe High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tempe High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcos De Niza High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corona Del Sol High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,761
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,408
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Tempe
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,600 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Corona Del Sol High School
How many students attend Corona Del Sol High School?
Corona Del Sol High School has 2,600 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tempe, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corona Del Sol High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corona Del Sol High School is 21.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corona Del Sol High School?
10.0% of students at Corona Del Sol High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corona Del Sol High School?
The largest demographic group at Corona Del Sol High School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corona Del Sol High School?
Corona Del Sol High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Corona Del Sol High School rank among high schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Corona Del Sol High School ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tempe on the city page.
Is Corona Del Sol High School a good school?
Corona Del Sol High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Besides Corona Del Sol High School, Tempe Union High School District (4287) also operates Desert Vista High School (2,761 students), Mcclintock High School (1,781 students), and Mountain Pointe High School (1,570 students). See the Tempe Union High School District (4287) district page for the complete list.
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