Sentinel Peak High School in Tucson, AZ, has a student enrollment of 70 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the state average ratio for Arizona public high schools.
Math proficiency at Sentinel Peak is 10%, which is significantly lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the district average of 31%, showing consistently low math performance in recent years.
Reading proficiency stands at 20%, lower than the state average of 40% and the district average of 35%, indicating below–average literacy outcomes over multiple years.
The graduation rate ranges between 80% and 89%, which is approximately equal to or slightly above the Arizona state average of 77%, placing it in the top 50% of high schools statewide.
Enrollment has decreased from 108 students in 2019 to 70 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 44% in 2022 to 74% in 2023, reflecting notable socioeconomic shifts at this Tucson alternative high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sentinel Peak High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Tucson, AZ, encompassing approximately 12.2 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sentinel Peak High School's student population of 65 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sentinel Peak High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sentinel Peak High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1691 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
63%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sentinel Peak High School's ranking?
Sentinel Peak High School is ranked #1691 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sentinel Peak High School?
The graduation rate of Sentinel Peak High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Sentinel Peak High School?
65 students attend Sentinel Peak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sentinel Peak High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sentinel Peak High School offer ?
Sentinel Peak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sentinel Peak High School part of?
Sentinel Peak High School is part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405).
In what neighborhood is Sentinel Peak High School located?
Sentinel Peak High School is located in the Thornydale Plaza neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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