South Mountain High School

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

www.phoenixunion.org/southmountain

2,146 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Mountain High School, located in South Phoenix, is a long-standing institution within the Phoenix Union High School District. With a history dating back to 1954, the school serves a diverse student body and is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The campus is widely recognized for its comprehensive educational approach, offering a wide array of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities designed to prepare students for both college and career success.

One of the school’s standout features is its "South Mountain High School Performing Arts" program, which has earned a reputation for excellence in music, theater, and dance. Additionally, the school provides various specialized programs, including the South Mountain High School Medical/Biomedical Magnet program and the Aerospace and Engineering magnet, which offer students advanced technical training and hands-on experience. By fostering a culture of academic rigor and specialized learning, South Mountain High School continues to play a vital role in providing quality education and diverse pathways for students in the Phoenix area.

2,146

Total Students

111.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	1,743
Black	278
Asian	5
Two or More	34
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,743 (81.2 %)
Black
278 (13.0 %)
White
61 (2.8 %)
Two or More
34 (1.6 %)
American Indian
18 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.2 %)

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:	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Phone:	(602)764-5000
Website:	http://www.phoenixunion.org/southmountain
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 647

Grade 10 544

Grade 11 488

Grade 12 467