Best 85281 Arizona Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1216 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 252-5414
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Ombudsman - Charter Northeast
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1290 N. Scottsdale Road Ste 13
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 485-9872
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Tempe High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1730 S Mill Ave
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1730 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Student Choice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1833 N Scottsdale Rd
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
Gr: PK-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85281 Arizona

85281, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1525 E Apache Blvd
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
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
515 E Continental Dr
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
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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