For the 2025-26 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 16% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), 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 48%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New School For The Arts, with 80-89% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 252-5414
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 252-5414
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Ombudsman - Charter Northeast
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1290 N. Scottsdale Road Ste 13
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 485-9872
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 485-9872
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Tempe High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1730 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 967-1661
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 967-1661
Gr: 9-12 | 1,485 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Student Choice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1833 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(623) 242-0689
Tempe, AZ 85281
(623) 242-0689
Gr: 9-12 | 1,781 student Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E University Drive Suite 2
Tempe, AZ 85281
(844) 692-3372
Tempe, AZ 85281
(844) 692-3372
Gr: PK-12
85281, Arizona 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1525 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 305-1015
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 305-1015
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Esperanza Prep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1938 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Integrity Education Centre (Closed 2023)
Charter School
515 E Continental Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-4829
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-4829
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 71%
1290 N. Scottsdale Rd. 117
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 258-6797
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 258-6797
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
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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