Serving 2,171 students in grades 9-12, South Mountain 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 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,171 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 68% (Btm 50% in AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
South Mountain 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 South Mountain High School is 0.31, 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.
South Mountain High School is ranked #1688 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are South Mountain High School often compared to?
South Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Pointe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of South Mountain High School is 68%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend South Mountain High School?
2,171 students attend South Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of South Mountain High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Mountain High School?
South Mountain High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Mountain High School offer ?
South Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Mountain High School part of?
In what neighborhood is South Mountain High School located?
South Mountain High School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,171 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 68% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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