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Best High Schools in Zip Code 85282


At a glance
8
Schools
2,782
Students
6
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedTempe Preparatory Academy28th of 271 Arizona high schools
Smallest classes
Tempe Preparatory Academy 12.7 students per teacher
Summary:

The 85282 zip code area of Tempe, Arizona is home to 6 high schools, including a mix of public, public charter, and public charter virtual schools. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and offer a diverse range of educational options for families in the local community.

Tempe Preparatory Academy stands out as an exceptional high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 30 high schools in Arizona. With 87% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 72% proficient or better in Mathematics, the school's academic performance is significantly above the state averages. In contrast, International Commerce High School - Tempe and Pinnacle Online High School appear to be the lowest-performing schools in the group, ranking in the bottom 20% of Arizona high schools and with only 11-13% of 11th graders proficient or better in Science.

Across the 6 high schools, the data shows a consistent 78.4% four-year graduation rate and 5.2% dropout rate. However, there is a wide range in per-student spending, from $2,099 at Pinnacle Online High School to $9,585 at Tempe Preparatory Academy, which may contribute to the differences in academic performance observed between the schools. Overall, the high schools in the 85282 zip code area offer a diverse set of educational options, with Tempe Preparatory Academy standing out as a high-performing standout.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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