South Mountain High School

About South Mountain High School

South Mountain High School is a public high school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is part of the Phoenix Union High School District and is one of the largest high schools in the state. The school was established in 1949 and has since grown to serve over 3,000 students. South Mountain High School is known for its diverse student body, with students from over 70 countries and cultures represented.
The school offers a wide range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses, as well as a variety of extracurricular activities. South Mountain High School also has a strong athletic program, with teams competing in basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, and other sports.
South Mountain High School is dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded education and helping them reach their full potential. The school has a strong commitment to helping students succeed, and provides a variety of support services, including tutoring, counseling, and college and career guidance. South Mountain High School is a great place for students to pursue their dreams and reach their goals.

Address:	5401 S 7th St Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone:	(602) 764-5000
Site:	phxhs.k12.az.us
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	2,211 students

Overview South Mountain High School

South Mountain High School serves 2,211 students in grades 9-12.
South Mountain High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on South Mountain High School

South Mountain High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of South Mountain High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.