One of the eight high schools in the Tempe School District, Tempe High School has about 1,700 students. Its reading scores and graduation rates are higher than the Arizona averages, according to Public School Review. Tempe High School runs from ninth to 12th grades.
Special academic opportunities include the renowned and challenging International Baccalaureate college-prep curriculum and the Health Occupation Preparatory Education (HOPE) Academy, which partners with local companies to prepare students for medical careers.
The student population is known as the Buffaloes, and the school has a long history — as it has expanded and transformed to meet the needs of today’s students. Founded in 1907, the campus is very different from its early days and now boasts its own football stadium.
The Tempe High School marching band played for former President Bill Clinton and performed at the Rose Bowl Parade. The school was also featured in Seventeen Magazine. Famous graduates include NFL football players, a former Tempe mayor, a CNN journalist and a local land developer and philanthropist. A wide range of special-interest clubs and extracurricular activities enable students to pursue their passions.
Tempe High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1730 S MILL Ave,
Tempe, AZ
Tempe Union High School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
20%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
79%
Niche Grade
C+
C
B-
C+
B-
B+
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
13%
State Average
48%
Science
11%
State Average
30%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
393:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Hispanic
71.5%
Black
12.1%
White
6.9%
Native American
3.7%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
481 Students
Northern Arizona University
318 Students
University of Arizona
231 Students
Grand Canyon University
192 Students
Mesa Community College
137 Students
South Mountain Community College
100 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
72 Students
Phoenix College
70 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
68 Students
University of San Diego
60 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
94 Students
Nursing
72 Students
Psychology
40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
40 Students
Biology
34 Students
Criminology
27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
25 Students
Computer Science
22 Students
Engineering
22 Students
Accounting
21 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/3/2024
I think the best part of Tempe High School was the IB program. I was constantly surrounded by students who had the same dreams as me, which only encouraged and motivated me more.
10/31/2023
Tempe High School is a school full of diversity that coexists peacefully. The school is accessible to disabled people and has a program for kids with special needs. Overall, Tempe High School is dedicated to providing for academics and inclusion for everyone.
12/17/2020
The Teachers are nice and caring for their students. They workers in the front office is nice and respectful to everyone. the sports were fun and real.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/19/2024
This school is honestly really nice for academics. It offers so many countless opportunities. Its main focus is college readiness. They will get you there no matter how much it takes. They offer Honors and IB classes so regularly to students under no pressure. I recommend if your child is really ahe...
11/17/2022
We have two kids attending Tempe High School, a freshman and a junior. They are taking rigorous honors and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes (honors level for 9th and 10th grade, International Baccalaureate for 10th & 12th grade) and they are involved in sports and other extracurricular activ...
12/14/2013
Tempe High School is the best school!! I am currently a Senior and i can say im going to miss this school very much! The teachers here are the best people you'll ever meet! They really care about there students and help them learn and have fun at the same time! This school is an "A" rated school due...
5/25/2011
Tempe High is an awesome school. Sports, lunch, and staff members are the most main reasons why THS is the best. Playing for Tempe is an honor. Playing sports is another way to stay healthy. During lunch you can do a bunch of things such as: computers, finish work, eat, or just sit and relax with yo...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Downtown Tempe
List Price Range
$257K - $2.6M
Homes For Sale
22
Average Home Value
$543,129
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
91%
Household Income
$59,751
% of College Grads
61.7%
Median Age
26
Average House Size
1,144 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
92.7%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- Grills
Birchett Park
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- Multi-Purpose Field
Creamery Park
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- Pickleball
Rio Salado Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Boating
Creamery Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
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Daley Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
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Clark Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Hayden Butte Preserve
- Trails
Ragsdale-MLK Park
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- Multi-Purpose Field
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