Sentinel Peak High School serves 80 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sentinel Peak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sentinel Peak High School's student population of 80 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sentinel Peak High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
74%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
18%
9%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sentinel Peak High School?
The graduation rate of Sentinel Peak High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Sentinel Peak High School?
80 students attend Sentinel Peak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sentinel Peak High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sentinel Peak High School?
Sentinel Peak High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sentinel Peak High School offer ?
Sentinel Peak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sentinel Peak High School part of?
Sentinel Peak High School is part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) School District.
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