- Enrollment
- 2,761
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tempe, AZ
Marcos De Niza High School
Federal NCES profile for Marcos De Niza High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040834000793
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcos De Niza High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 10
- high schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcos De Niza High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcos De Niza High School ranks #5 of 10 high schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe Union High School District (4287) · Arizona
NCES ID 040834000793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Marcos De Niza High School held near 1,458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.8 → 77.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-61 students YoY 040834000793 · Tempe, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,408 enr · 17.4:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Vista High School (2,761 students)
Marcos De Niza High School held near 1,458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.8 → 77.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Marcos De Niza High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Vista H
Desert Vista High School
2,761 students
- Corona Del Sol
Corona Del Sol High School
2,600 students
- Mcclintock Hig
Mcclintock High School
1,781 students
- Mountain Point
Mountain Pointe High School
1,570 students
- Tempe High Sch
Tempe High School
1,431 students
- This school
Marcos De Niza High School
1,408 students
What this shows Marcos De Niza High School reports 1,408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcos De Niza High School compares
Marcos De Niza High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,408 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,408
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Arizona - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$11,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
White 14.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.8%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Marcos De Niza High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe Union High School District (4287) reports $11,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marcos De Niza High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Vista High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corona Del Sol High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcclintock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Pointe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tempe High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcos De Niza High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,600
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Tempe
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marcos De Niza High School
How many students attend Marcos De Niza High School?
Marcos De Niza High School has 1,408 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,519 (2022-23) → 1,458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcos De Niza High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcos De Niza High School is 17.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marcos De Niza High School?
33.0% of students at Marcos De Niza High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcos De Niza High School?
The largest demographic group at Marcos De Niza High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcos De Niza High School?
Marcos De Niza High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marcos De Niza High School rank among high schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcos De Niza High School ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Besides Marcos De Niza High School, Tempe Union High School District (4287) also operates Desert Vista High School (2,761 students), Corona Del Sol High School (2,600 students), and Mcclintock High School (1,781 students). See the Tempe Union High School District (4287) district page for the complete list.