Sunrise Mountain High School

www.peoriaunified.org/sunrisemountain

1,896 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Sunrise Mountain High School, located in Peoria, Arizona, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Peoria Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus offers a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages both academic rigor and personal growth, preparing students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Sunrise Mountain is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a competitive athletic program—often referred to as the "Mustangs"—alongside a variety of student organizations, clubs, and fine arts programs, such as band, theater, and visual arts. By balancing high academic expectations with diverse opportunities for student engagement, Sunrise Mountain High School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes character development, community involvement, and athletic achievement.

1,896

Total Students

95.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunrise Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,292
Hispanic	394
Black	54
Asian	51
Two or More	91
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,292 (68.1%)
Hispanic
394 (20.8%)
Two or More
91 (4.8%)
Black
54 (2.8%)
Asian
51 (2.7%)
American Indian
9 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

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:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)487-5125
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/sunrisemountain
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,896
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
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 9 465

Grade 10 480

Grade 11 508

Grade 12 443