- Enrollment
- 2,761
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tempe, AZ
Tempe High School
Federal NCES profile for Tempe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040834000795
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tempe High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #6 of 10
- high schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tempe High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tempe High School ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe Union High School District (4287) · Arizona
NCES ID 040834000795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-99 students YoY
Tempe High School shrank from 1,584 students in 2022-23 to 1,485 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 79.6 → 85.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-99 students YoY 040834000795 · Tempe, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,431 enr · 18.1:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Vista High School (2,761 students)
Tempe High School shrank from 1,584 students in 2022-23 to 1,485 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 79.6 → 85.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tempe 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
- This school
Tempe High School
1,431 students
- Marcos De Niza
Marcos De Niza High School
1,408 students
What this shows Tempe High School reports 1,431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tempe High School compares
Tempe High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,431 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,431
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Arizona - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.1%
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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
African American 11.7%
White 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Tempe High School is about as mixed as 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 Tempe 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Pointe High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcos De Niza High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tempe 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
- 1,408
- 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.
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 (~1,431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tempe High School
How many students attend Tempe High School?
Tempe High School has 1,431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,584 (2022-23) → 1,485 (2023-24), down 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tempe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tempe High School is 18.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tempe High School?
43.9% of students at Tempe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tempe High School?
The largest demographic group at Tempe High School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tempe High School?
Tempe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Tempe High School rank among high schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Tempe High School ranks #6 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 Tempe 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.