Serving 3,469 students in grades 9-12, Red Mountain High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Red Mountain High School's student population of 3,469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 166 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red Mountain High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Mountain High School is 0.55, 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
#180 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
61%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Mountain High School's ranking?
Red Mountain High School is ranked #180 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Red Mountain High School often compared to?
Red Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Red Mountain High School is 91%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Red Mountain High School?
3,469 students attend Red Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Red Mountain High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Mountain High School?
Red Mountain High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Red Mountain High School offer ?
Red Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Red Mountain High School part of?
Red Mountain High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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