Mountain Pointe High School

4201 E Knox Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,716 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Pointe 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 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (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
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Mountain Pointe High School's student population of 1,716 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,716 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain Pointe 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 Mountain Pointe High School is 0.74, which is more than 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)
#713 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mountain Pointe High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain Pointe 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.
40%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain Pointe 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.
21%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mountain Pointe High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mountain Pointe 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%
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Hispanic
37%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mountain Pointe High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mountain Pointe High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mountain Pointe High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Mountain Pointe High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mountain Pointe High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mountain Pointe 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
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mountain Pointe 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.
Source: 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 #713 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Pointe High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Pointe High School is 89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mountain Pointe High School?
1,716 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).
In what neighborhood is Mountain Pointe High School located?
Mountain Pointe High School is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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