Tempe Union High School District (4287)

District Overview
Headquartered at 500 W Guadalupe Road in Tempe, Arizona, the Tempe Union High School District serves as a premier secondary education provider within the midsize city environment of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school system comprising eight operational high schools, the district focuses exclusively on upper-level adolescent education, serving students from ninth through twelfth grade. Enrolling 11,726 students, the district maintains a balanced class distribution across its high school cohorts, including 2,906 freshmen, 3,005 sophomores, 3,039 juniors, and 2,776 seniors. The student body reflects a rich cultural diversity, comprising 5,040 Hispanic, 3,572 White, 1,318 Black, 745 multiracial, 523 American Indian, 446 Asian, and 82 Pacific Islander students.

To support this expansive student body, Tempe Union High School District deploys a robust personnel infrastructure totaling over 2,500 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional delivery is spearheaded by more than 1,113 full-time equivalent teachers, establishing a favorable learning environment that encourages academic achievement and post-secondary preparation. This teaching core is further bolstered by 97 instructional aides and nearly 1,300 support staff members, who together manage campus operations, student counseling, and specialized educational programs. Through its dedicated staffing model, modern facilities, and strong community engagement, the district offers a well-rounded academic and extracurricular framework for families and researchers seeking a dynamic public high school experience in central Arizona.
8
Total Schools
11,726
Total Students
1,113.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tempe Union High School District (4287)
Demographic Student Count
White3,572
Hispanic5,040
Black1,318
Asian446
Two or More745
American Indian523
Pacific Islander82
  • Hispanic
    5,040 (43.0%)
  • White
    3,572 (30.5%)
  • Black
    1,318 (11.2%)
  • Two or More
    745 (6.4%)
  • American Indian
    523 (4.5%)
  • Asian
    446 (3.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    82 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Tempe Union High School District (4287)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High8
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:11,726*
Teachers (FTE):1,113.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.5