Original Research by School Decision on Mcclintock High School
McClintock High School is a regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in Tempe, Arizona, part of the Tempe Union High School District. The school sits within a city that functions as an inner suburb of Phoenix, shaped heavily by Arizona State University’s main campus. Northern Tempe is dense and urbanized, with high-rise development along Tempe Town Lake and the Mill Avenue entertainment district, while southern parts are more auto-oriented with single-family homes and strip malls. McClintock is in the southern half of the city, so its immediate surroundings are less dense than the ASU-adjacent core.
The student body is sizable for a high school. A majority of students are Hispanic, and the largest minority groups are White and Black, with smaller shares of multiracial, American Indian, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility, special education services, and English learner status were not available. Parents looking to understand the socioeconomic and support profile of the school will want to ask the school directly about those populations.
State testing results are available for a single recent year, giving a snapshot rather than a trend. In English language arts, roughly half of students scored proficient. In math, the proficiency rate was lower, around a third. These are the only tested subjects reported, and there is no prior-year data to show improvement or decline. The graduation rate was not reported in the data, and the school could not be placed relative to other districts in Maricopa County because key metrics were missing. For a high school, the absence of a graduation rate and any comparative context is a significant gap. Families will want to request the school’s four-year graduation rate and ask how it tracks progress for all student groups.
No information was available about course offerings such as Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, career and technical education, or other specialized programs. The school’s website or a call to the guidance office would be the best way to learn what pathways are available.
Housing in the area around the school reflects the mixed character of Tempe. Home values are somewhat above the national median but have seen a modest decline in the past year, and rents have also edged down slightly. For context, a typical household in the area would need a moderate share of income for rent, and owning a home would require an above-average income given current mortgage rates. The local economy includes major employers like Arizona State University, State Farm, and several corporate headquarters, which contributes to a relatively stable employment base.
The district brief did not turn up any recent changes, though the research was limited. Parents may still want to check the district website for bond measures, boundary adjustments, or program updates.
McClintock High School presents as a large comprehensive high school in a suburban setting with a diverse student population. The available academic data provides only a partial picture, and several important indicators are missing. Families considering this school should visit, request current testing and graduation data, and ask about the specific programs and supports that matter most for their student.
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