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
19:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.36
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
3.36
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Reading Proficiency
40%
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Math Proficiency
44%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
87
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Full Time Teachers
87
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Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
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Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
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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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Female
50%
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Male
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
684 Students
Northern Arizona University
467 Students
University of Arizona
423 Students
Grand Canyon University
247 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
165 Students
University of San Diego
137 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
126 Students
Mesa Community College
122 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
89 Students
Phoenix College
86 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
160 Students
Psychology
121 Students
Nursing
110 Students
Biology
83 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
65 Students
Computer Science
51 Students
Engineering
41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
40 Students
Criminology
39 Students
Marketing
33 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/17/2024
I took a photography class each year of my High School experience. That is definitely the height of what I did at Mountain Pointe. I played football freshman year but I quit because of the environment created by other athletes. I wasn't too involved with clubs and activities because I had to work a job and be at home the rest of my time. Mountain Pointe is a good school if you're willing to get involved.
5/3/2023
Mountain Pointe High School is a very diverse and competitive school. However, Mountain Pointe does lack in overall safety and trust from students to staff, but staff and administration reassure students of the safety precautions taken on campus to keep everyone safe.
1/18/2023
The school environment is very warm and welcoming. There is great student diversity; many students come from various backgrounds.
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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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 19:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% 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 3.36, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $613,503. 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.