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School Comparison

Tempe Preparatory Academy
vs.
Tempe High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Tempe Preparatory Academy
Tempe High School
  • Tempe High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Tempe Preparatory Academy (867 vs. 76).
  • Tempe High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Tempe Preparatory Academy (385 vs. 56).
  • Tempe High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Tempe Preparatory Academy (342 vs. 71).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Tempe High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Tempe Preparatory Academy (867 vs. 76).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Tempe High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Tempe Preparatory Academy (385 vs. 56).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Tempe High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Tempe Preparatory Academy (342 vs. 71).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Tempe High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Tempe Preparatory Academy (86 vs. 12).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Tempe Preparatory Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Tempe High School (448:1 vs. 392.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Tempe High School

3 metrics were reported by Tempe High School. Comparable data for Tempe Preparatory Academy is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
79%
IB enrollment
159
Gifted & talented
25

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Tempe Preparatory Academy
$21,733.63
Tempe High School
$11,252.21
Local revenue share
Tempe Preparatory Academy
23.7%
Tempe High School
62.2%
State revenue share
Tempe Preparatory Academy
73.5%
Tempe High School
28.7%
Federal revenue share
Tempe Preparatory Academy
2.8%
Tempe High School
9.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Tempe Preparatory Academy
17.2%
Tempe High School
42.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.