- Enrollment
- 2,761
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tempe, AZ
Tapbi
Federal NCES profile for Tapbi, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040834002583
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tapbi earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 10
- high schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 175
- students enrolled
Tapbi has class sizes larger than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tapbi ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe Union High School District (4287) · Arizona
NCES ID 040834002583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Tapbi held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 040834002583 · Tempe, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 25:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Vista High School (2,761 students)
Tapbi held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tapbi 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 175
Tapbi
175 students
What this shows Tapbi reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tapbi compares
Tapbi 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 47% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Arizona - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
White 28.0%
African American 16.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Tapbi is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Tapbi Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona Del Sol High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcclintock High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Pointe High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tempe High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tapbi'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 (~175 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tapbi
How many students attend Tapbi?
Tapbi has 175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tapbi?
The student-teacher ratio at Tapbi is 25:1, which is 47% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tapbi?
The largest demographic group at Tapbi is Hispanic or Latino at 40.6% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tapbi?
Tapbi has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tapbi rank among high schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Tapbi ranks #4 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 Tapbi, 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.