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Marcos De Niza High School

6000 S Lakeshore Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,519 students in grades 9-12, Marcos De Niza High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Marcos De Niza High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Marcos De Niza High School's student population of 1,519 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,519 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Marcos De Niza High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marcos De Niza High School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#855 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marcos De Niza High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marcos De Niza High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marcos De Niza High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marcos De Niza High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Marcos De Niza High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marcos De Niza High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marcos De Niza High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marcos De Niza High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marcos De Niza High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marcos De Niza High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marcos De Niza High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Marcos De Niza High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
77%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Marcos De Niza High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marcos De Niza High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marcos De Niza High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marcos De Niza High School's ranking?
Marcos De Niza High School is ranked #855 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Marcos De Niza High School often compared to?
Marcos De Niza High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corona Del Sol High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marcos De Niza High School?
The graduation rate of Marcos De Niza High School is 77%, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Marcos De Niza High School?
1,519 students attend Marcos De Niza High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Marcos De Niza High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marcos De Niza High School?
Marcos De Niza High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marcos De Niza High School offer ?
Marcos De Niza High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marcos De Niza High School part of?
Marcos De Niza High School is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287).
In what neighborhood is Marcos De Niza High School located?
Marcos De Niza High School is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 22 other public schools located in South Tempe.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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