Mountain Pointe High School opened its doors in 1991, just as the Ahwatukee neighborhood was skyrocketing in growth. It is known for being a world-class school that is guided by three guiding principles: inspiring purpose, pride, and performance in every student.
The list of exceptional programs and distinctions at Mountain Pointe High School is long. Advanced Ed has ranked it as excelling since 2005. The school offers five honors courses, 15 AP courses and 44 dual enrollment courses for college credit. It has produced 84 National Merit Finalists and 9 Flinn Scholars since 1994. It’s known for its excellent college and career preparation academies, including the Visual and Performing Arts Academy and the Sports and Wellness Academy.
Mountain Pointe also has an outstanding athletics program. Seven of its coaches have been named Division One Coach of the Year, while the high school has earned 35 athletic state championships and 143 regional titles. A notable alumnus is Will Claye, who won a bronze medal in the long jump at the 2012 London Olympics.
As the largest high school in Ahwatukee, Mountain Pointe has open enrollment. This means any student who wants to join the school’s excellent reputation for athletics, arts and academics will be quickly welcomed and embraced.
Mountain Pointe High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4201 E Knox Rd,
Phoenix, AZ
Tempe Union High School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
B
B-
B+
C+
C+
B+
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.35
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Reading Proficiency
42%
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Math Proficiency
33%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
78
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Full Time Teachers
78
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Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
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Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
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Number of AP Courses
13
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AP Pass Rate
64%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
Average
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Other AP Enrollment
Average
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
High
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
30%
State Average
31%
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Math
39%
State Average
44%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
463:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50%
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Female
50%
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Economically disadvantaged
55.1%
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Male
50%
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Female
50%
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Hispanic
39.1%
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Black
30.2%
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White
15.7%
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Two or more races
7.4%
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Native American
5.6%
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Limited English proficient
2.4%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
682 Students
Northern Arizona University
471 Students
University of Arizona
426 Students
Grand Canyon University
244 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
163 Students
University of San Diego
130 Students
Mesa Community College
125 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
121 Students
Phoenix College
88 Students
South Mountain Community College
88 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
164 Students
Psychology
130 Students
Nursing
109 Students
Biology
83 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
61 Students
Computer Science
51 Students
Criminology
46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
45 Students
Engineering
44 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
37 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/6/2025
Mountain Pointe is a very open community and our campus is like a family. I have only ever felt unsafe 2 times during my high school career because of gun threats but other then that I feel safe. I would say that our English department isn't the best and I have struggled with every single English teacher I have had while being there. Our math department is fantastic!!!
6/12/2025
I had a great time at Mountain Pointe high school. I met amazing people, teachers, and coaches at that establishment. It was very diverse and was very accepting to each community.
1/25/2025
My experience at Mountain Pointe has been really great. I got to meet a lot of new people there including students from all kinds of different backgrounds and thats something I like about my school; it differs from other types of schools who are mostly attended by a certain ethnic group and that makes you feel included no matter your background. Teachers are also well prepared to teach students in all kinds of difficulties and thats something I appreciate a lot. No matter which class you take there will always be a teacher that will support you and will help you get through the class really easily.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/31/2026
Kids just do as they please. Anything but learn. Teachers rather let the kids roam the hallways all day then actually teach. Admin doesn’t do anything to enforce discipline to both kids and teachers. It is a whole mess. If you want your kid to get a quality education, send them elsewhere.
9/27/2025
Very unsafe school in terms of security. There have been many incidents regarding guns over the last few years, as well as many threats they get. They ONLY have weapon detectors when there is a threat, almost every day after that, they never have any security. Do not send your kids there, because th...
9/18/2025
My Two children went to this school. The school is more concerned with being diverse than teaching core subjects that will help students in college. Parent participation was not encouraged and I had to be vigilant as to what was being taught. Communication with parents was minimal. Staff and teacher...
8/28/2025
This school overlooks bullying even when it is brought to their attention then proceeds to victim blame. I would NEVER send my children to this school.
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List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$609,046
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Average Household Income
$127,984
% of College Grads
53.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,175 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
32.0%
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Parks in this Area
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Sun Ray Park
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Pecos Park
- Basketball
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- Football
South Mountain Park/Preserve
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Walkable neighborhood just over a mile from downtown Tempe and ASU
Mountain Pointe High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Tempe Union High School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,948 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Mountain Pointe High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $609,046. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert Vista High School, Basis Ahwatukee, Arizona Cultural Academy, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mountain Pointe High School.