Mountain Pointe High School is a secondary school located in Ahwatukee, Arizona one of eight public high schools serving the Tempe Union High School District.
Serving 1,639 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Pointe High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Pointe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mountain Pointe High School's student population of 1,639 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Pointe High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Pointe High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
39%
48%
Black
26%
6%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Pride (of Lions)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Pointe High School's ranking?
Mountain Pointe High School is ranked #848 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mountain Pointe High School often compared to?
Mountain Pointe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Pointe High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Pointe High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mountain Pointe High School?
1,639 students attend Mountain Pointe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Mountain Pointe High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Pointe High School?
Mountain Pointe High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Pointe High School offer ?
Mountain Pointe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Pointe High School part of?
Mountain Pointe High School is part of Tempe Union High School District (4287).
In what neighborhood is Mountain Pointe High School located?
Mountain Pointe High School is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.
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