Sunnyslope High School
Sunnyslope High School serves 2,066 students in grades 9-12.
Sunnyslope High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sunnyslope High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sunnyslope High School's student population of 2,066 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,066 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 92 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sunnyslope High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sunnyslope High School is 0.59, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #451 out of 2111 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 42% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glendale Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sunnyslope High School is West-mec - Sunnyslope High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sunnyslope Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Franklin Phonetic Primary School-sunnyslope (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix West-mec - Sunnyslope High School Vocational School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-1210
0.0 miles
35 W. Dunlap
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8760 0 9-12 n/a - Phoenix Franklin Phonetic Primary School-sunnyslope Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 79 students10
0.4 miles
9317 N 2nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 870-6674 0.4 K-6 79 - Phoenix Desert View Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 402 students10
0.5 miles
8621 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000 0.5 PK-5 402 - Phoenix Sunnyslope Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 754 students10
0.5 miles
240 E. Vogel Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4300 0.5 K-8 754 - Phoenix Bennett Academy - Venture Site Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-7 | 119 students10
0.9 miles
1535 W. Dunlap Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 242-4220 0.9 K-7 119
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