Sunrise Mountain High School is a public secondary school located in Peoria, Arizona, and is part of the Peoria Unified School District. The school opened its doors in August 1996. It is the district's second-smallest high school by enrollment, larger than only Cactus High School.
West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 7-12
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (21-22)
2 students
Year Founded
1996
Colors
White, Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
White
(21-22)100%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School?
2 students attend West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School students are White.
What grades does West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School offer ?
West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School part of?
West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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