Mcclintock High School vs Tempe Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mcclintock High School
Tempe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,781 students
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Tempe · Charter high · Grades 6–12
431 students
| Measure | Mcclintock High School Tempe, Arizona | Tempe Preparatory Academy Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #132 of 286 | #19 of 286 |
| National rank | #8982 of 16,910 | #1704 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,781 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Tempe | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 47.8).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 21.7).
- •Mcclintock High School is the larger school with 1,781 students compared with 431.
- •Mcclintock High School is a public school while Tempe Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mcclintock High School better than Tempe Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Tempe Preparatory Academy ranks higher (77.2 vs 47.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mcclintock High School and Tempe Preparatory Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tempe and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mcclintock High School: 1,781. Tempe Preparatory Academy: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mcclintock High School and Tempe Preparatory Academy rank in Arizona?
Mcclintock High School is 132nd of 286 and Tempe Preparatory Academy is 19th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).