South Mountain High School

Serving 2,143 students in grades 9-12, South Mountain High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

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School Overview

South Mountain High School's student population of 2,143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 117 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 9-12 Total Students 2,143 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 117 teachers

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School Rankings

South Mountain High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (AZ) Overall Testing Rank #1688 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Science Test Scores (% Proficient) Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Mountain High School's ranking?

South Mountain High School is ranked #1688 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.

What schools are South Mountain High School often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

What is the graduation rate of South Mountain High School?

The graduation rate of South Mountain High School is 68%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.

How many students attend South Mountain High School? 2,143 students attend South Mountain High School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of South Mountain High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Mountain High School?

South Mountain High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does South Mountain High School offer ? South Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 What school district is South Mountain High School part of? In what neighborhood is South Mountain High School located?

South Mountain High School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.

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