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#499 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 25% in state

Sunnyslope High School

High School · Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Phoenix, AZ

A Glendale Union High School District (4285) high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

35 W DUNLAP AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85021

  • Math 63% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+29.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation20.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.4:1
District spending per student$10,875
Chronic Absenteeism33.9%

Students at Sunnyslope High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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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The neighborhood

Where Sunnyslope High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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

$58,481

Median home value

$433,000

Median rent

$1,221/mo

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

38.3%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
20.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West-mec - Sunnyslope High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi8Compare →
Asdb - Phoenix Day School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–121.8 mi215Compare →
Intellischool OnlineCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–122.0 mi9Compare →
Pas Charter OnlineCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–122.0 mi7Compare →

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.

Glendale Union High School District (4285)

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$10,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sunnyslope High School is listed in Glendale Union High School District (4285); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sunnyslope High School

Sunnyslope High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Glendale Union High School District (4285), serving approximately 2,270 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Sunnyslope High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Sunnyslope High School is a public secondary institution located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades 9 through 12 2. The school operates under the Glendale Union High School District 2. It originally opened its doors in 1953 2. The district administration promotes the school as part of a network recognized among America’s Best High Schools 1. According to district communications, Sunnyslope has earned an “A” rating 1. The school’s educational framework is guided by a “Portrait of a Graduate” vision, which aims to ensure all students graduate with the skills necessary for success in college, careers, and life 1. Recent news updates from the school include announcements regarding All-State choir selections and the availability of yearbooks for purchase 1.
Sources (2)
  1. sunnyslope.guhsdaz.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunnyslope High School

What grades does Sunnyslope High School serve?

Sunnyslope High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sunnyslope High School?

Sunnyslope High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope High School is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunnyslope High School rank in AZ?

Sunnyslope High School ranks #499 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Sunnyslope High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunnyslope High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sunnyslope High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunnyslope High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sunnyslope High School a charter school?

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

Is Sunnyslope High School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,270
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 85021)
40,026
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
36.2
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 85021; 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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