South Mountain High School serves 2,143 students in grades 9-12.
South Mountain 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 7% (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 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 2,143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Mountain High School's student population of 2,143 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Mountain 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 South Mountain High School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1696 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
47%
Black
16%
6%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
71%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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 South Mountain High School's ranking?
South Mountain High School is ranked #1696 out of 1,854 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of South Mountain High School is 71%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend South Mountain High School?
2,143 students attend South Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South Mountain High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Mountain High School?
South Mountain High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Mountain High School offer ?
South Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Mountain High School part of?
South Mountain High School is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
End of 2nd Semester/Last Day of 9 Month Contracts/Report Preparation
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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