- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, AZ
Sunrise Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Mountain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625000589
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Mountain High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #7 of 29
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Mountain High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Mountain High School ranks #7 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625000589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Sunrise Mountain High School held near 1,973 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 99.6 → 92.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 040625000589 · Peoria, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,896 enr · 19.2:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (2,510 students)
Sunrise Mountain High School held near 1,973 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 99.6 → 92.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Mountain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
2,510 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,026 students
- This school
Sunrise Mountain High School
1,896 students
- Ironwood High
Ironwood High School
1,804 students
- Raymond S. Kel
Raymond S. Kellis
1,691 students
- Peoria High Sc
Peoria High School
1,397 students
What this shows Sunrise Mountain High School reports 1,896 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Mountain High School compares
Sunrise Mountain 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 75% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,896 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,896
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$10,026
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
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Sunrise Mountain High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peoria Unified School District (4237) reports $10,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunrise Mountain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironwood High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond S. Kellis | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peoria High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise Mountain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Peoria
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,896 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Mountain High School
How many students attend Sunrise Mountain High School?
Sunrise Mountain High School has 1,896 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,018 (2022-23) → 1,973 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Mountain High School is 19.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise Mountain High School?
12.0% of students at Sunrise Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Mountain High School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Mountain High School?
Sunrise Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sunrise Mountain High School rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Mountain High School ranks #7 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Sunrise Mountain High School, Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students), Centennial High School (2,026 students), and Ironwood High School (1,804 students). See the Peoria Unified School District (4237) district page for the complete list.