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8 schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287)

Arizona · 11,726 students · 2 cities

Of the 8 public K-12 schools run by Tempe Union High School District (4287), combined student count is roughly 11,726, with 8 high.

4-year change in Tempe Union High School District (4287)

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,726
-1,142 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Tempe Union High School District (4287) ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn ArizonaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
11,726#22 of 156#758 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#63 of 156N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
21.1:1#129 of 153#8,559 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
70.3%#2 of 123#368 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Tempe Union High School District (4287)

Since 2017-18, the 6 district schools that reported both years went from 13,256 to 11,551 students (down 13%) and from 597 to 547 full-time teachers (down 8%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Tempe Union High School District (4287)

Tempe Union High School District (4287) is a thinly populated public-school district in Arizona. The district operates 8 schools and enrolls approximately 11,726 students.

Per-school enrollment averages around 1,466 in this district, meaningfully above the Arizona typical of 508.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Tempe Union High School District (4287) has shrank 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 12,868 students to 11,726. Over that span, Tempe Union High School District (4287) lost 1 school, going from 8 to 7.

On allk12, the community for Tempe Union High School District (4287) discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Tempe Union High School District (4287) run?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) has 8 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 11,726 students in Arizona.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) includes 8 high schools.
What is the largest school in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Desert Vista High School is the largest public school in Tempe Union High School District (4287) by enrollment, with approximately 2,761 students.
What grade levels does Tempe Union High School District (4287) serve?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) serves students from grade 9 through grade 12 across 8 schools.
What cities does Tempe Union High School District (4287) serve?
Tempe Union High School District (4287) operates schools in Phoenix, Tempe across Arizona.