Tempe Preparatory Academy

1251 E. Southern Ave, Tempe AZ, 85283 | Tempe Union High School District | 480-839-3402
  • grades 6-12
  • students 438
  • type High
PROFICIENCY 71% 65% higher than state average
School Rankings
  • Ranked #0 of 76 in Tempe
  • Ranked #0 of 2842 in Arizona
Proficiency Averages
43%Tempe
43%Arizona

Tempe Preparatory Academy is a school servicing grades 6 to 12 and is located in the district of "Tempe Union High School District" in Tempe, AZ. There are a total of 438 students and n/a teachers at Tempe Preparatory Academy, for a student to teacher ratio of n/a.

Tempe Preparatory Academy has an average proficiency test score (in mathematics and languages) of 70.5%, which is 65% higher than the Arizona average.

Tempe Preparatory Academy location

Academics

Students/Teachers
Students438
Teachers
Student/Teacher ration/a

 

Advanced Placement
AP enrollment0
Taking some courses0
Taking some courses (not tests)0
Passing some courses0
Passing no courses0

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 Tempe Preparatory Academy, there are a total of n/a students enrolled in advanced placement courses, with n/a taking some courses.

Proficiency in mathematics comparison

Proficiency in languages comparison

Proficiency in mathematics by grade

GradeProficiency
All67%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
655-59%
765-69%
870-74%
High School80-89%

Proficiency in languages by grade

GradeProficiency
All74%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
665-69%
765-69%
870-74%
High School>= 90%

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.

Tempe Preparatory Academy race/ethnicity breakdown

RaceSchoolDistrictArizonaNational
White 77.8% 26.1% 40.8% 51.1%
Black 4.0% 10.7% 5.1% 15.9%
Asian 6.5% 2.6% 2.8% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1% 49.2% 43.8% 23.6%
American Indian and Alaskan 1.6% 6.9% 4.8% 1.2%
Hawaiian 0.0% 1.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Multiracial 0.0% 3.4% 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%
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Source: The Tempe Preparatory Academy data displayed above is derived from the National Center for Education Statistics and from the U.S. Department of Education.