3.08 High School Graduation Rate

The graduation rate in Tempe high schools is higher than the average in Maricopa or Arizona. Compadre high school graduation rates are the lowest in Tempe and lower than the Maricopa or Arizona average.

The charts below illustrate graduation rates by race and by schools across various high schools within the Tempe Union High School District, Maricopa County, and the State of Arizona. The data is broken down into several racial and ethnic groups, including:

Graduation rates for American Indian or Alaska Native and Black or African American students are significantly lower compared to other racial groups, with rates under 50%. White and Asian students have higher graduation rates, closer to 80%.

Asian and White students generally have the highest graduation rates across all schools and regions. American Indian or Alaska Native and Black or African American students face lower graduation rates, particularly in specific schools like Compadre High School. The district and regional averages suggest systemic disparities that are reflected across multiple schools.

The charts below show the school graduation rate by different groups for various high schools and regions within the Tempe Union High School District, Maricopa County, and the State of Arizona. The data is divided into four categories:

The graduation rates for females are generally high across all schools and regions, with Corona Del Sol High School and Marcos De Niza High School showing the highest rates (both above 92%). Compadre High School has a notably lower rate at 58.91%, indicating a challenge for this demographic at this school.

The rates for Limited English Proficient students vary significantly, with Tempe Union HS District leading at 99.9%, while Compadre High School shows a much lower rate of 21%. This category shows the largest discrepancies between schools, highlighting differences in educational support for English learners.

Male graduation rates are somewhat lower than female rates in most schools. Corona Del Sol and Marcos De Niza again show higher rates (around 93%), while Compadre High School has a much lower graduation rate of 40.27%.

Compadre High School also struggles with migrant graduation rates, showing the lowest rate at 33.3%. Maricopa County and State of Arizona show rates around 75%, suggesting that migrant graduation rates are generally consistent regionally but with notable outliers.

General Observations:

Compadre High School consistently shows lower graduation rates across all categories, particularly for Limited English Proficient and Migrant groups.

Corona Del Sol High School and Marcos De Niza High School consistently rank among the top performers for both male and female students.

The district and regional averages tend to be more stable, reflecting general trends in the education system's effectiveness at broader levels. However, the graduation rates for Limited English Proficient students vary significantly, with some schools excelling while others struggle.