Tempe High School

www.tempeunion.org/

1,431 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tempe High School, located at 1730 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe, Arizona, is the oldest high school in the Tempe Union High School District, with a rich history dating back to 1908. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career success. The campus is known for its "Buffalo" school spirit and a strong emphasis on fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for all its students.

Beyond its academic programs, Tempe High School provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are designed to encourage student engagement and personal growth outside of the traditional classroom setting. With its central location near downtown Tempe and Arizona State University, the school remains a focal point for academic and community life, consistently striving to provide a well-rounded education that empowers students to achieve their potential.

1,431

Total Students

78.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tempe High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	1,012
Black	168
Asian	13
Two or More	43
American Indian	58
Pacific Islander	25

Hispanic
1,012 (70.7%)
Black
168 (11.7%)
White
112 (7.8%)
American Indian
58 (4.1%)
Two or More
43 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
25 (1.7%)
Asian
13 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tempe Union High School District (4287)
Phone:	(480)967-1661
Website:	https://www.tempeunion.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 370

Grade 10 376

Grade 11 372

Grade 12 313