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South Mountain High School

5401 S 7Th St, Phoenix, AZ 85040, United States

+1 (602) 764-5000

http://www.phoenixunion.org/southmountain

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South Mountain High School Overview

About This School

South Mountain High School is a public high in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 2,207 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 106 teachers with an average salary of $82,843 and a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic support is further provided by counselors who serve 315 students each. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. In terms of ethnicity, the population is 79% Hispanic, 15% Black, 3% White, and 1% identifying as two or more races.

2,207

Total Students

Grade 9-12

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

106 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Maricopa County

Students per Counselor

315:1

South Mountain High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 17.2:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

315

Students per Counselor

South Mountain High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

106

Average Teacher Salary

$82,843

City Avg: $53,913

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio20:1

Students per Counselor315:1

South Mountain High School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.11%

Male

47.89%

Female

Total Enrollment: 2,207 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White2.9%

Hispanic78.7%

Asian0.45%

Black15.04%

Two or More Races1.4%

Native American1.27%

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Mountain High School

Q: What is South Mountain High School?

A: South Mountain High School is a high public located in Phoenix.

Q: How many students attend South Mountain High School?

A: South Mountain High School has approximately 2,207 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at South Mountain High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at South Mountain High School is 20:1.

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Detailed Information about South Mountain High School

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About South Mountain High School - Phoenix, AZ

Quick Facts about South Mountain High School
School Name	South Mountain High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	5401 S 7Th St, Phoenix, AZ 85040, Phoenix, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (602) 764-5000
Total Students	2,207
Student-Teacher Ratio	20:1
Full-Time Teachers	106
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about South Mountain High School

What is South Mountain High School?

South Mountain High School is a high public located in Phoenix.

How many students attend South Mountain High School?

South Mountain High School has approximately 2,207 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Mountain High School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Mountain High School is 20:1.

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