ArizonaSchoolsSouth Mountain High School

South Mountain High School

PublicGrades 912
PHOENIX, Arizona · Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,171
Student:Teacher19.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 413
2,171
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
85%+31.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

South Mountain High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in PHOENIX, Arizona. The school enrolls 2,171 students. It is part of the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPhoenix Union High School District (4286)
County4013
CityPHOENIX
ZIP85040
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040633000552

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,171

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)