- Enrollment
- 2,761
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Mountain Pointe High School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Pointe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040834001567
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Pointe High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #31 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Pointe High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Pointe High School ranks #31 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe Union High School District (4287) · Arizona
NCES ID 040834001567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Mountain Pointe High School held near 1,639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 86.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-77 students YoY 040834001567 · Phoenix, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,570 enr · 18.5:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Vista High School (2,761 students)
Mountain Pointe High School held near 1,639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 86.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mountain Pointe High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Vista H
Desert Vista High School
2,761 students
- Corona Del Sol
Corona Del Sol High School
2,600 students
- Mcclintock Hig
Mcclintock High School
1,781 students
- This school
Mountain Pointe High School
1,570 students
- Tempe High Sch
Tempe High School
1,431 students
- Marcos De Niza
Marcos De Niza High School
1,408 students
What this shows Mountain Pointe High School reports 1,570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Pointe High School compares
Mountain Pointe High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 48% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,570 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,570
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.4 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
African American 30.2%
White 15.7%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Mountain Pointe High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe Union High School District (4287) reports $11,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Pointe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Vista High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corona Del Sol High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcclintock High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tempe High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcos De Niza High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Pointe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,600
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,408
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Skyline Prep High School
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Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
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Think Through Academy
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Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Pointe High School
How many students attend Mountain Pointe High School?
Mountain Pointe High School has 1,570 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,716 (2022-23) → 1,639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-77).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Pointe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Pointe High School is 18.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Pointe High School?
25.0% of students at Mountain Pointe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Pointe High School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Pointe High School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Pointe High School?
Mountain Pointe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain Pointe High School rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Pointe High School ranks #31 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe Union High School District (4287)?
Besides Mountain Pointe High School, Tempe Union High School District (4287) also operates Desert Vista High School (2,761 students), Corona Del Sol High School (2,600 students), and Mcclintock High School (1,781 students). See the Tempe Union High School District (4287) district page for the complete list.