Mountainside High School serves 223 students in grades 9-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountainside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountainside High School's student population of 223 students has grown by 725% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 1800% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountainside High School is 0.57, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mountainside High School?
223 students attend Mountainside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mountainside High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountainside High School?
Mountainside High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountainside High School offer ?
Mountainside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Mountainside High School part of?
Mountainside High School is part of Nadaburg Unified School District (4252).
In what neighborhood is Mountainside High School located?
Mountainside High School is located in the Nadaburg neighborhood of Wittmann, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Nadaburg.
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