Very Good
#442 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 22% in state
Red Mountain High School
High School · Mesa Unified District (4235) · Mesa, AZ
A Mesa Unified District (4235) high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7301 E BROWN RD, Mesa, AZ 85207
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Red Mountain High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Red Mountain High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evit - Red Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Mesa Academy for Advanced StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 4–9 | 0.5 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| East Valley High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Dobson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,341 | Compare → |
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.
Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #18 of 76
- District spending per student
- $12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Mountain High School is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Mountain High School
Red Mountain High School is a public high school in Mesa, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235), serving approximately 3,469 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #442 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Red Mountain High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Mountain High School
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 #442 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Red Mountain High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Mountain High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 166
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- Phone
- (480) 472-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85207)
- 50,135
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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
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