Sunrise Mountain High School is a public secondary school located in Peoria, Arizona, and is part of the Peoria Unified School District. The school opened its doors in August 1996. It is the district's second-smallest high school by enrollment, larger than only Cactus High School.
Serving 1,896 students in grades 7-12, Sunrise Mountain High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,896 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sunrise Mountain High School's student population of 1,896 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,896 students
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
White, Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Sunrise Mountain High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Mountain High School is 0.49, 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
#453 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
68%
33%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Mountain High School's ranking?
Sunrise Mountain High School is ranked #453 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
1,896 students attend Sunrise Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sunrise Mountain High School students are White, 21% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Mountain High School part of?
Sunrise Mountain High School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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