Enrollment
1,570
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040834001567
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountain Pointe High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mountain Pointe High School
Mountain Pointe High School is a large high school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 1,570 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,570 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tempe Union High School District (4287) spends $9,314 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Phoenix's high schools, it stands alongside Madison Highland Prep (510 students): Mountain Pointe High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Tempe Union High School District (4287) also operates Desert Vista High School (2,761 students) and Corona Del Sol High School (2,600 students) alongside Mountain Pointe High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mountain Pointe High School compares
Mountain Pointe High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tempe Union High School District (4287), which includes Mountain Pointe High School.
$9,314
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 21.9%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,761
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Madison Highland Prep
Standard public school
510 students
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative education program
233 students
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative education program
176 students
Skyline Prep High School
Alternative education program
167 students
Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
Alternative education program
63 students
Think Through Academy
Standard public school
61 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,570 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mountain Pointe High School a good school?
Mountain Pointe High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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