New School for the Arts vs Tempe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New School for the Arts
Tempe · Charter high · Grades 9–12
173 students
Tempe High School
Tempe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,431 students
| Measure | New School for the Arts Tempe, Arizona | Tempe High School Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 286 | #188 of 286 |
| National rank | #5707 of 16,910 | #12009 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 173 | 1,431 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 1,431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 37% |
| city | Tempe | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 35.9).
- •New School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •New School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Tempe High School is the larger school with 1,431 students compared with 173.
- •New School for the Arts is a charter school while Tempe High School is a public 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 New School for the Arts better than Tempe High School?
On the Success Index (US), New School for the Arts ranks higher (60.4 vs 35.9 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 New School for the Arts and Tempe High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tempe and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New School for the Arts: 173. Tempe High School: 1,431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New School for the Arts and Tempe High School rank in Arizona?
New School for the Arts is 81st of 286 and Tempe High School is 188th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).