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Red Mountain High School vs. Skyline High School

Should you attend Red Mountain High School or Skyline High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Red Mountain High School
7301 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Skyline High School
845 S Crismon Rd
Mesa, AZ 85208
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Red Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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Overview
Red Mountain High School in Mesa, AZ, serves 3,469 students with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the state average student–teacher ratio.
The school's graduation rate is 92%, consistently higher than the Arizona state average of 77% and the Mesa Unified District rate of 82%.
Math proficiency declined from 64% in 2022 to 50% in 2023 but remains higher than the state average of 34% and district average of 33%.
Reading proficiency rose to 65% in 2022, significantly higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 38%.
Minority enrollment represents 39% of the student body, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased notably from 10% in 2022 to 21% in 2023, indicating a shift in the socioeconomic composition.
Serving 2,127 students in grades 9-12, Skyline High School ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,469 students
2,127 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Red Mountain High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Skyline High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Red Mountain High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Skyline High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
126 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Red Mountain High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Skyline High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Red Mountain High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Skyline High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#279 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#955 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Red Mountain High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Skyline High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 20% in AZ)
21%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Red Mountain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skyline High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 10% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Red Mountain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skyline High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 20% in AZ)
81%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Red Mountain High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Skyline High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Red Mountain High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Skyline High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
889
532
Grade 10 Students
910
556
Grade 11 Students
842
505
Grade 12 Students
828
534

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Red Mountain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Skyline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Red Mountain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Skyline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Red Mountain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Skyline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Red Mountain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Skyline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Red Mountain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Skyline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Red Mountain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Skyline High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Red Mountain High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Skyline High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Red Mountain High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Skyline High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Red Mountain High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Skyline High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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