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Public high school · Mesa Unified District (4235) · Mesa, Arizona

Red Mountain High School

Red Mountain High School rates 7.1, among the strongest high schools in Mesa Unified District (4235), where the rated median is 5.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.1this school

7.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Mesa Unified District (4235) median is 5.9.

#716 of 2,019 schools in Arizona · Mesa Unified District (4235): 7 high schools rated, median 5.9

The brief

A Mesa Unified District (4235) high school where students score 65 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 716 of 2,019 schools in Arizona and 35 of 76 in Mesa Unified District (4235).

Red Mountain High School is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235), and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math64%701 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading65%702 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.2022 EdFacts; 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.1
25% of the rating
Academics
9.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Red Mountain High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$99,439
Median home value
$460,800
Median rent
$1,595/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
11
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
23
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
49
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,716/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Mesa. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
15% participation · state average 2.8 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
24 sports
11 boys' · 13 girls' · 47 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Red Mountain High School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Red Mountain High School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Red Mountain High School in Arizona offers several specialized academic programs, including AP Capstone, AVID, and the STEM Institute. The AP Capstone program is designed to engage students in scholarly practices through AP Seminar and AP Research courses to prepare them for college completion 1. The school participates in the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program, a schoolwide effort aimed at increasing higher education enrollment and closing achievement gaps 1. Additionally, Red Mountain hosts the STEM Institute, an inclusive program supported by Mesa Public Schools and Career and Technical Education that focuses on interdisciplinary STEM projects 1. The school is also part of the MPS Design Network, which facilitates professional development and community sharing among Mesa Public Schools stakeholders 1. In terms of athletics, the source notes that since 2012, over 250 graduates have signed letters of intent to pursue collegiate athletic careers 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.mpsaz.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Red Mountain High School serve?

Red Mountain High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Red Mountain High School?

Red Mountain High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,469 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Mountain High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Mountain High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Mountain High School rank in AZ?

Red Mountain High School ranks #716 of 2,019 schools in AZ.

What is Red Mountain High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Mountain High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Red Mountain High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Mountain High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Red Mountain High School a charter school?

No, Red Mountain High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Red Mountain High School a Title I school?

No, Red Mountain High School is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,469
Student-teacher ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
166
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
4-year graduation
92.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#35 of 76
Schools in district
78
District spending per student
$12,121
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 85207)
50,135
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
46.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.