Serving 90 students in grades 9-12, Sentinel Peak 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sentinel Peak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sentinel Peak High School's student population of 90 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sentinel Peak High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sentinel Peak 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
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
70%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sentinel Peak High School's ranking?
Sentinel Peak High School is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sentinel Peak High School?
The graduation rate of Sentinel Peak High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sentinel Peak High School?
90 students attend Sentinel Peak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sentinel Peak High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sentinel Peak High School?
Sentinel Peak High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sentinel Peak High School offer ?
Sentinel Peak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sentinel Peak High School part of?
Sentinel Peak High School is part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sentinel Peak High School located?
Sentinel Peak High School is located in the Thornydale Plaza neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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