For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,548 students in 85281, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85281, AZ are New School For The Arts, Ombudsman - Charter Northeast and Tempe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85281 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85281, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85281 have a Graduation Rate of 44%, which is less than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New School For The Arts, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85281, AZ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1216 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 252-5414
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 252-5414
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Ombudsman - Charter Northeast
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 N. Scottsdale Road Ste 13
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 485-9872
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 485-9872
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Tempe High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1730 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 967-1661
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 967-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 1,485 students
Rank: #44.
Evit - Tempe High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1730 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 461-4000
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Student Choice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1833 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(623) 242-0689
Tempe, AZ 85281
(623) 242-0689
Grades: 9-12
| 1,781 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 E University Drive Suite 2
Tempe, AZ 85281
(844) 692-3372
Tempe, AZ 85281
(844) 692-3372
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
85281, Arizona 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1525 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 305-1015
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 305-1015
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Esperanza Prep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1938 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Grades: K-8
| 85 students
Integrity Education Centre (Closed 2023)
Charter School
515 E Continental Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-4829
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-4829
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
1290 N. Scottsdale Rd. 117
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 258-6797
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 258-6797
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85281, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85281, AZ include New School For The Arts, Ombudsman - Charter Northeast and Tempe High School.
How many public high schools are located in 85281?
6 public high schools are located in 85281.
What is the racial composition of students in 85281?
85281 public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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