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.
Evit - Red Mountain High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 81%
- Reading Proficiency: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evit - Red Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
166.30 (FTE)
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Black, Cardinal
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
White
(24-25)100%
33%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountain Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Evit - Red Mountain High School often compared to?
Evit - Red Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evit - Campo Verde High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Evit - Red Mountain High School?
2 students attend Evit - Red Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Evit - Red Mountain High School students are White.
What grades does Evit - Red Mountain High School offer ?
Evit - Red Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Red Mountain High School part of?
Evit - Red Mountain High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
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