MARCOS DE NIZA HIGH SCHOOL
Marcos De Niza High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Tempe Union High School District (4287) school district, located in Tempe, AZ with about 1,448 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 76 teachers, Marcos De Niza High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Marcos De Niza High School, located in Tempe, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Tempe Union High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus environment is designed to foster a supportive community, encouraging students to excel not only in their coursework but also in athletics, the arts, and various career-technical programs.
Beyond its standard curriculum, the school emphasizes student development through a variety of clubs and community engagement initiatives. By maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, Marcos de Niza aims to prepare its graduates for success in an increasingly competitive global landscape. With a history rooted in the Tempe community, the school remains a focal point for student life and local pride in the East Valley.
For more information, contact Marcos De Niza High School at (480) 839-0292 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tempe, AZ 85283-3049
(480) 839-0292
MARCOS DE NIZA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tempe, AZ with about 1,448 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tempe Union High School District (4287)
- Total Students:
- 1,448
- Teachers:
- 76.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,448 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.6%
- White
- 23.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 11.4%
- Black or African American
- 11.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.