Mountain Pointe High School serves 1,948 students in grades 9-12.
Mountain Pointe High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,948 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Pointe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mountain Pointe High School's student population of 1,948 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,948 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Pointe High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mountain Pointe High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1068 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
37%
47%
Black
27%
6%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Pointe High School's ranking?
Mountain Pointe High School is ranked #1068 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mountain Pointe High School often compared to?
Mountain Pointe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Pointe High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Pointe High School is 88%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Mountain Pointe High School?
1,948 students attend Mountain Pointe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Mountain Pointe High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Pointe High School?
Mountain Pointe High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Pointe High School offer ?
Mountain Pointe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mountain Pointe High School part of?
Mountain Pointe High School is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287).
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