Corona Del Sol High School

1001 E. Knox Road, Tempe AZ, 85284 | Kyrene Elementary District | 480-839-0292
  • grades 9-12
  • students 2723
  • type High
PROFICIENCY 72% 68% higher than state average
School Rankings
  • Ranked #0 of 76 in Tempe
  • Ranked #0 of 2842 in Arizona
Proficiency Averages
43%Tempe
43%Arizona

Corona Del Sol High School is a school servicing grades 9 to 12 and is located in the district of "Kyrene Elementary District" in Tempe, AZ. There are a total of 2,723 students and 113 teachers at Corona Del Sol High School, for a student to teacher ratio of 25 to 1.

Corona Del Sol High School has an average proficiency test score (in mathematics and languages) of 72.0%, which is 68% higher than the Arizona average.

Corona Del Sol High School location

Academics

Students/Teachers
Students2723
Teachers113
Student/Teacher ratio25:1

 

Advanced Placement
AP enrollment488
Taking some courses244
Taking some courses (not tests)244
Passing some courses142
Passing no courses98

Advanced placement (AP) is a program that offers high school students the ability to take college level courses and exams. These programs were created to be at the same level of most first year university courses. If the students were successful in the AP programs, they could potentially receive advanced placement, credit or exemptions when they go on to university. At Corona Del Sol High School, there are a total of 488 students enrolled in advanced placement courses, with 244 taking some courses.

Proficiency in mathematics comparison

Proficiency in languages comparison

Proficiency in mathematics by grade

GradeProficiency
All73%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
6n/a
7n/a
8n/a
High School73%

Proficiency in languages by grade

GradeProficiency
All71%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
6n/a
7n/a
8n/a
High School71%

The proficiency in math and languages tables represent the percentage of students that scored at or above the proficiency level on their standardized state assessment tests. Although these tests are standardized within each state, the tests may vary from state to state. Comparing the results of one state to another may not always be an accurate or fair comparison.

Corona Del Sol High School race/ethnicity breakdown

RaceSchoolDistrictArizonaNational
White 61.0% 54.8% 40.8% 51.1%
Black 5.1% 9.1% 5.1% 15.9%
Asian 9.1% 6.9% 2.8% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0% 21.6% 43.8% 23.6%
American Indian and Alaskan 2.1% 2.9% 4.8% 1.2%
Hawaiian 0.6% 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Multiracial 4.0% 4.3% 2.2% 3.1%

Tempe demographics profile

StatisticTempeArizonaNational
Population191,6077,278,717328,239,523
Population density (sq mi)4,7976591
Median age29.837.137.7
Male/Female ratio1.1:11.0:11.0:1
Married (15yrs & older)34%53%55%
Speak English76%73%79%
Speak Spanish12%20%13%

Education level achieved in Tempe

IndexTempeArizonaNational
Completed 8th grade90.2%83.7%84.3%
Completed high school89.1%82.2%83.0%
Completed some college75.4%62.0%59.4%
Completed associate degree50.5%36.5%38.5%
Completed bachelors42.7%28.0%30.3%
Completed masters17.1%10.4%11.5%
Completed professional degree4.9%2.9%3.3%
Completed doctorate2.6%1.2%1.3%
Write a school review about Corona Del Sol High School Tell people what you like or don't like about Corona Del Sol High School…
Corona Del Sol: Home of the Aztecs
Academics10/10
Teachers10/10
Administration10/10
Sports8/10
Facilities9/10
Corona Del Sol High School, broken down, is composed of excellent students, kindhearted teachers, accountable administrators, and thoughtful counselors. The students at Corona Del Sol make it their aim to climb higher on the academic ladder. This is illustrated through the students taking more rigorous courses and participating in may extra curricular activities. With the careful guidance and watchful eyes of the teachers, the students are also encouraged to aim for higher achievements.
The teachers at Corona Del Sol are one of a kind. Every teacher enjoys the subject they teach, and they always approach teaching their students with joy and enthusiasm. They also make sure to pay attention to the mood of their students and they are always willing to offer sound advice or a word of encouragement to any student who needs it.
The administration at Corona Del Sol is comprised of very gentle people. From the Principle to the Activities Director, each person is extremely humble and is always ready to talk to the students and receive feedback about how the students feel about going to Corona.
The counselors at Corona make sure that each student receives the proper guidance they need. Sometimes the counselors will randomly call a student down to the counselors office just to check on the students and to be updated about what is currently going on in the student's life. The counselors are very patient and kind in any and very situation that involves students.

Being a student at Corona has given me many opportunities and has made going to school very enjoyable. I am offered many courses that other schools do not offer, and I have great teachers who will always encourage me no matter the circumstance. My principle is always ready to talk to me about how my day went and how all of my classes are going. My counselor will never turn down a visit from me no matter how busy she is, she always makes time for me and is ready to help solve any challenges or problems I may face.
I can honestly say that Corona Del Sol is one of the best high schools that anyone could ever go to. At Corona, we are a tribe, and in this tribe, we treat each other like family.
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Source: The Corona Del Sol High School data displayed above is derived from the National Center for Education Statistics and from the U.S. Department of Education.