South Mountain High School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,135 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 243rd out of 385 high schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Mr. Alvin Watson
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Phoenix Union High School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,666
- Dropout Rate: 3.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.4
- Enrolled Students: 26,530
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,135
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 127.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.8
- Migrant Students: 1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,026 (48.1%)
- Females: 1,109 (51.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: - (-)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 55 (2.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 55 (2.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 51 | 2.4% |
| Black | 536 | 25.1% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,443 | 67.6% |
| White | 94 | 4.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 563 | 26.4% |
| 10th Grade | 590 | 27.6% |
| 11th Grade | 511 | 23.9% |
| 12th Grade | 471 | 22.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 30%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:70%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $58,265
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $41,731 | 20% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $62,480 | 80% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for South Mountain High School
- Reviewed by Former Student on September 30, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I truly love the Law Magnet at South Mountain High School, I was actually one of the students whom kept the magnet programs alive in the school system when they were in danger. Therefore, South Mountain is a special place to me, and always will be. :)
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