SUNRISE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Sunrise Mountain High School is a public high school that is part of the Peoria Unified School District (4237) school district, located in Peoria, AZ with about 1,871 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 87 teachers, Sunrise Mountain High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sunrise Mountain High School, located in Peoria, Arizona, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Peoria Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus offers a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages both academic rigor and personal growth, preparing students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Sunrise Mountain is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a competitive athletic program—often referred to as the "Mustangs"—alongside a variety of student organizations, clubs, and fine arts programs, such as band, theater, and visual arts. By balancing high academic expectations with diverse opportunities for student engagement, Sunrise Mountain High School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes character development, community involvement, and athletic achievement.
For more information, contact Sunrise Mountain High School at (623) 487-5125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
SUNRISE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Peoria, AZ with about 1,871 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Peoria Unified School District (4237)
- Total Students:
- 1,871
- Teachers:
- 87.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,871 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNRISE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.