For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,791 students in 85283, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85283, AZ are Evit - Marcos De Niza High School, James Madison Preparatory School and Marcos De Niza High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85283 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85283, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85283 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Madison Preparatory School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85283, AZ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evit - Marcos De Niza High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6000 S Lakeshore Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
James Madison Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5815 S Mcclintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Marcos De Niza High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6000 S Lakeshore Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #44.
Tapbi
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #55.
Compadre High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Evit - Compadre High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
85283, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7541 South Willow Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 233-3622
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 233-3622
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Guadalupe Regional High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
9225 S Avenida Del Yaqui
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-3757
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-3757
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85283, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85283, AZ include Evit - Marcos De Niza High School, James Madison Preparatory School and Marcos De Niza High School.
How many public high schools are located in 85283?
6 public high schools are located in 85283.
What is the racial composition of students in 85283?
85283 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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