Marcos de Niza High School is a high school located in Tempe, Arizona. It was founded in 1971 and it has an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students. The school's mascot is the Padre.
Evit - 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (21-22)
4 students
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Brown, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
American Indian
(21-22)50%
5%
Hispanic
(21-22)25%
47%
White
(21-22)25%
35%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Padre
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evit - Marcos De Niza High School?
The graduation rate of Evit - Marcos De Niza High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Evit - Marcos De Niza High School?
4 students attend Evit - Marcos De Niza High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Evit - Marcos De Niza High School students are American Indian, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does Evit - Marcos De Niza High School offer ?
Evit - Marcos De Niza High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Marcos De Niza High School part of?
Evit - Marcos De Niza High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
In what neighborhood is Evit - Marcos De Niza High School located?
Evit - Marcos De Niza High School is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 21 other public schools located in South Tempe.
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