Sun Canyon School

About Sun Canyon School

Sun Canyon School is an innovative K-8 public school located in the heart of Arizona’s beautiful Sonoran Desert. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that fosters the development of each student’s unique gifts and talents. We are committed to providing a rigorous and challenging curriculum that is tailored to meet the individual needs of our students.
At Sun Canyon School, we believe that every student should have access to a quality education. We strive to create an atmosphere of respect and acceptance for all students, regardless of their background. Our teachers are dedicated to providing individualized instruction and support to help each student reach their full potential.
We offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, art, music, and drama. We also provide a variety of after-school programs to help our students stay engaged and motivated.
At Sun Canyon School, we are committed to providing an enriching and stimulating learning experience for all of our students. We strive to create a culture of excellence and respect for each individual in our community.

Address:	8150 W Durango St Phoenix, AZ 85043
Phone:	(623) 707-2000
Site:	sunc.fesd.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:	286 students

Overview Sun Canyon School

Sun Canyon School serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sun Canyon 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 20-24% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sun Canyon School

Sun Canyon 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 Sun Canyon School is 0.39, 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.