Red Mountain High School is a four-year public high school in the Eastern part of Mesa, Arizona. It opened in 1988 with Robert Free as the founding principal. In the 1994–95 and 1995-96 school years, it was honored as a Blue Ribbon school.
Serving 3,469 students in grades 9-12, Red Mountain High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Red Mountain High School's student population of 3,469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 166 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Black, Cardinal
School Rankings
Red Mountain High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Mountain High School is 0.55, which is less 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
#279 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
61%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountain Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Mountain High School's ranking?
Red Mountain High School is ranked #279 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Red Mountain High School often compared to?
Red Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline High School, Mountain View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Red Mountain High School is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Red Mountain High School?
3,469 students attend Red Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Red Mountain High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Mountain High School?
Red Mountain High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Red Mountain High School offer ?
Red Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Mountain High School part of?
Red Mountain High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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