Just up the street from its sister school, South Pointe High School, South Pointe Junior High School is a tuition-free public charter school managed by the Leona Group and accredited by Cognia to align with standards set by the Arizona Department of Education.
As an alternative to traditional schools in the South Mountain area, South Pointe serves students in sixth through eighth grades who might have academic challenges, behavioral issues, or other life situations that require a more nurturing approach for their education. The faculty here are committed to helping students build their characters with core values of service, teamwork, leadership, integrity, and accountability.
While the core curriculum includes English, math, science, and social studies, South Pointe also offers an English Language Learning program for non-native speakers. In addition, special education services are available for students who might need more personalized instruction and learning methods.
Outside of the classroom, students also have opportunities to either establish discipline and leadership skills as monitors, flag attendants, or recycle ambassadors, or to pursue interests in a number of activities including dance club, robotics club, student council, and yearbook
As for other notable programs, South Pointe offers free bus transportation within a designated service area and a free breakfast and lunch program.
South Pointe Junior High School
153
Students
D-
School Details
Head of School
Gayle Taylor
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Niche Grade
D
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
3%
State Average
48%
Science
9%
State Average
30%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
143:1
Student Diversity
Female
58.6%
Male
41.4%
Hispanic
55.6%
Black
30.8%
Native American
6.8%
White
4.5%
Two or more races
2.3%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/5/2025
They sexualize girls because of what they are wearing
4/2/2015
SPJHS is teaching academic excellence to students who are willing to learn. My child is learning more respect for authority. Thank you South Pointe Jr. For making a difference in our community.
10/8/2014
This school was horrible. One of the teacher's kept screaming in class and could be heard from other classrooms. My daughter was bullied, a neighbor's daughter was cut by students with razorblades, and staff did not punish the girls that did it. BEWARE! Not good for white students.
8/7/2014
Horrible my son got bullied constantly and nothing was done about it. I called the police and since my son wasn't sent to the hospital in critical condition there wasn't much they could do about it. And all South point did was protect the bully! I asked and begged to meet with the stupid dumb bully...
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Map
About South Mountain
List Price Range
$225K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
302
Average Home Value
$388,610
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$83,039
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,038 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.6%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 7th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Hayden Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Highline Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
El Reposo Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Nevitt Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Esteban Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Esteban Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Hermoso Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Francisco Highland Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Grayson Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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