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Tempe Union High School District (4287)

Arizona · Public School District
8
Schools
12,664
Students
$10,517
Per-Pupil Spend
-27% nat'l
26.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
92.1%
Graduation Rate
+5.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Tempe Union High School District (4287) is a public school district in Arizona serving 12,664 students across 8 schools. It includes 8 high school. Its graduation rate of 92.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,517 is below the national average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (8)
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Compadre High School09–120
Corona Del Sol High School09–122,733
Desert Vista High School09–122,964
Marcos De Niza High School09–121,519
Mcclintock High School09–121,949
Mountain Pointe High School09–121,716
TAPBI09–12199
Tempe High School09–121,584
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,517-27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
69%
State
21.9%
Local (property tax)
68.9%
Federal
9.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
12,664
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.1%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.1% graduation rate — 5.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,517, spending is 27% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) has 8 public schools, serving a total of 12,664 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
The graduation rate is 92.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tempe Union High School District (4287) spend per student?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) spends $10,517 per pupil — 27% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
26% of students in Tempe Union High School District (4287) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
No, Tempe Union High School District (4287) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tempe Union High School District (4287) serve?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287) is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.