Sundown High School in Mesa, AZ, serves 42 students from grades 8 to 12 with a student–teacher ratio currently unreported due to no assigned teachers in recent years.
Math proficiency is 56%, which is higher than the state average of 34% and the district average of 33%, showing some fluctuation but remaining above averages over recent years.
Reading proficiency declined to 46% in 2022 from highs around 88% in earlier years, yet it remains higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 38%.
Science proficiency is 38%, surpassing the Arizona state average of 24% and the district average of 22% as of 2022.
Enrollment has remained stable at 42 students since 2015, with minority enrollment including 13 Hispanic students and 3 Black students, while free and reduced–price lunch eligibility stands low at 7% and 2%, respectively.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
31%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
55%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sundown High School?
42 students attend Sundown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sundown High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What grades does Sundown High School offer ?
Sundown High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Sundown High School part of?
Sundown High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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