- Desert Vista High School — 0.9 mi · Grades 9–12 · 2,761 students
- Mountain Pointe High School — 2.8 mi · Grades 9–12 · 1,570 students
- Corona Del Sol High School — 6.1 mi · Grades 9–12 · 2,600 students
- TAPBI — 6.3 mi · Grades 9–12 · 175 students
- Compadre High School — 6.4 mi · Grades 9–12
- Marcos De Niza High School — 7.6 mi · Grades 9–12 · 1,408 students
- Tempe High School — 8.9 mi · Grades 9–12 · 1,431 students
- Mcclintock High School — 9.6 mi · Grades 9–12 · 1,781 students
Zip code 85048 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.
| GRADES | DISTRICT | RATING |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K–8 Elementary | Kyrene Elementary District 14,401 students · 26 schools | 9/10 |
| 9–12 Secondary | Tempe Union High School District 12,664 students · 8 schools | 8/10 |
| Metric | Tempe Union High School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 12,664 | 3,544 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $12,253/yr | $17,619/yr | ↓ 30% below avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe Union High School District (this district) | 8/10 | 73rd | 12,664 |
| Phoenix Union High School District | 2/10 | 14th | 27,900 |
| Casa Grande Union High School District | 3/10 | 28th | 4,002 |
| Chandler Unified District | 9/10 | 81st | 43,716 |
About Tempe Union High School District
Tempe Union High School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 85048 in Phoenix, Arizona. Serving students from 9th–12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 85048. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Tempe Union High School District spent $12,253 per pupil in FY2024, close to the Arizona state average of $12,003 and below the national average of $17,619 (US Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances). Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Tempe Union High School District is a mid-sized district with 8 schools serving students from 9th–12th. The district enrolls approximately 12,664 students in total. Mid-sized districts strike a balance between community-scale relationships and sufficient program breadth. Most offer core academic tracks, basic extracurricular programs, and adequate student support services.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Tempe Union High School District 8 out of 10 — above average among Arizona public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection (2017–18 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Arizona is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Tempe Union High School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Arizona. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 85048
Children in zip code 85048 are assigned to Tempe Union High School District for public school enrollment, covering grades 9th–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 85048, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Tempe Union High School District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Arizona districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Phoenix
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Tempe Union High School District serves zip code 85048, homes in and around zip code 85048 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Arizona, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Tempe Union High School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 85048.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Tempe Union High School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 85048 data.