Serving 2,018 students in grades 7-12, Sunrise Mountain High School ranks in the top 20% 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 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,018 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sunrise Mountain High School's student population of 2,018 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,018 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunrise Mountain High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Mountain High School is 0.47, 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
#315 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Mountain High School's ranking?
Sunrise Mountain High School is ranked #315 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunrise Mountain High School often compared to?
Sunrise Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunrise Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Sunrise Mountain High School is 99%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sunrise Mountain High School?
2,018 students attend Sunrise Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sunrise Mountain High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Mountain High School?
Sunrise Mountain High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunrise Mountain High School offer ?
Sunrise Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sunrise Mountain High School part of?
Sunrise Mountain High School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break- No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break - Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Second Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
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