Compadre Academy is a high school in the Tempe Union High School District in Tempe, Arizona. It serves as a faster paced alternative high school for students who wish to get ahead in their high school credits.
Compadre High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(20-21)10%
5%
Asian
(20-21)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(20-21)55%
46%
Black
(20-21)12%
6%
White
(20-21)17%
36%
Hawaiian
(20-21)2%
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)4%
4%
Graduation Rate
<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
5%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Compadre High School?
The graduation rate of Compadre High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Compadre High School?
224 students attend Compadre High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Compadre High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Compadre High School offer ?
Compadre High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Compadre High School part of?
Compadre High School is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287).
In what neighborhood is Compadre High School located?
Compadre High School is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 22 other public schools located in South Tempe.
School Reviews
2 5/16/2011
Drugs around every corner in this school, very high paste, and the teachers could care less about your kid.
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