Tempe Union High School District (4287)
School District · Tempe, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,252
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,252
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Evaluating Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tempe Union High School District (4287) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Desert Vista High School
Phoenix · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Corona Del Sol High School
Tempe · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tapbi
Tempe · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#78 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,252
+$76 vs Arizona median
District size
12,002 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Tempe Union High School District (4287) ranks #78 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Tempe Union High School District (4287)'s schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Desert Vista High School (7.9/10), Corona Del Sol High School (7.7/10), and Tapbi (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Vista High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Corona Del Sol High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Tapbi | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Mcclintock High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Tempe High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Marcos De Niza High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Mountain Pointe High School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tempe Union High School District (4287)
Tempe Union High School District (4287) is a Tempe, Arizona school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 12,002 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. The district invests $11,252 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Tempe Union High School District (4287) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Desert Vista High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Tempe Union High School District (4287) students show an average math proficiency of 54.6% and ELA proficiency of 59.9%.
The district includes 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287) with test data.
Schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287)
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Tempe
- Total Enrollment
- 12,002
- Teachers (FTE)
- 600
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) has 7 schools in total — 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
The average composite rating for Tempe Union High School District (4287) is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) spends $11,252 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tempe Union High School District (4287) is 20:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Desert Vista High School is the highest-rated school in Tempe Union High School District (4287) with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Across schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287) with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tempe Union High School District (4287) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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