Mountain Pointe High School

www.tempeunion.org/domain/406

1,716 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mountain Pointe High School, located in the Ahwatukee Foothills of Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Tempe Union High School District, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs. The campus is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience, placing a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mountain Pointe is widely recognized for its vibrant school culture and deep sense of community, famously characterized by its "Pride" motto. The school boasts a competitive athletic program and an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, ranging from award-winning performing arts groups to diverse student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with robust support systems and spirited student involvement, Mountain Pointe High School maintains a reputation as a cornerstone institution that seeks to develop both the intellectual capabilities and character of its student body.

1,716

Total Students

85.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Pointe High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	642
Black	455
Asian	40
Two or More	110
American Indian	88
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
642 (37.4 %)
Black
455 (26.5 %)
White
372 (21.7 %)
Two or More
110 (6.4 %)
American Indian
88 (5.1 %)
Asian
40 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.5 %)

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:	Tempe Union High School District (4287)
Phone:	(480)759-8449
Website:	http://www.tempeunion.org/domain/406
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
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 9 397

Grade 10 426

Grade 11 438

Grade 12 455