Serving 615 students in grades 9-12, South Pointe High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Pointe High School's student population of 615 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Pointe 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 South Pointe High School is 0.45, 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
#1873 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
71%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
22%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
3%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Graduation Rate
50-54%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
44%
39%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
71%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Griffin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Pointe High School's ranking?
South Pointe High School is ranked #1873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are South Pointe High School often compared to?
South Pointe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Pointe High School?
The graduation rate of South Pointe High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend South Pointe High School?
615 students attend South Pointe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Pointe High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Pointe High School?
South Pointe High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Pointe High School offer ?
South Pointe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Pointe High School part of?
South Pointe High School is part of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. South P (80989).
In what neighborhood is South Pointe High School located?
South Pointe High School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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