Marcos De Niza High School

www.tempeunion.org/domain/94

1,519 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,519

Total Students

81.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marcos De Niza High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	827
Black	145
Asian	35
Two or More	63
American Indian	177
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
827 (54.4 %)
White
262 (17.2 %)
American Indian
177 (11.7 %)
Black
145 (9.5 %)
Two or More
63 (4.1 %)
Asian
35 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tempe Union High School District (4287)
Phone:	(480)838-3200
Website:	http://www.tempeunion.org/domain/94
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 439

Grade 10 381

Grade 11 354

Grade 12 345