Sunnyslope High School

Glendale Union High School District (4285)

sunnyslope.guhsdaz.org/

2,281 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sunnyslope High School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Glendale Union High School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including advanced placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment programs, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The school takes pride in its long-standing history of excellence, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond academics, Sunnyslope High School maintains a highly active extracurricular culture, featuring competitive athletic programs, award-winning fine arts departments, and various student-led organizations. The campus is well-regarded for its school spirit and supportive faculty, who work to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, the workforce, or military service. By balancing traditional academic standards with modern educational resources, Sunnyslope continues to be a cornerstone of the North Phoenix educational community.

2,281

Total Students

94.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyslope High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	787
Hispanic	1,239
Black	102
Asian	29
Two or More	79
American Indian	42
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,239 (54.3 %)
White
787 (34.5 %)
Black
102 (4.5 %)
Two or More
79 (3.5 %)
American Indian
42 (1.8 %)
Asian
29 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glendale Union High School District (4285)
Phone:	(623)915-8760
Website:	http://sunnyslope.guhsdaz.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 682

Grade 10 601

Grade 11 518

Grade 12 480