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.
Serving 193 students in grades 9-12, Tapbi 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tapbi ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tapbi's student population of 193 students has grown by 3760% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Tapbi ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tapbi is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1067 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
37%
48%
Black
16%
6%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tapbi's ranking?
Tapbi is ranked #1067 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tapbi?
The graduation rate of Tapbi is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tapbi?
193 students attend Tapbi.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Tapbi students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tapbi?
Tapbi has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tapbi offer ?
Tapbi offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Tapbi part of?
Tapbi is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287).
In what neighborhood is Tapbi located?
Tapbi is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 22 other public schools located in South Tempe.
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