Sunnyslope High School

35 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Sunnyslope High School is in the Glendale Union High School District in Phoenix, Arizona and offers courses for grades 9???2. It first opened in 1953.
Serving 2,322 students in grades 9-12, Sunnyslope High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunnyslope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Sunnyslope High School's student population of 2,322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar

School Rankings

Sunnyslope High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyslope High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#215 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
56%
34%
65%
40%
25%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
32%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
93%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Glendale Union High School District (4285)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunnyslope High School's ranking?
Sunnyslope High School is ranked #215 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunnyslope High School?
The graduation rate of Sunnyslope High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sunnyslope High School?
2,322 students attend Sunnyslope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sunnyslope High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnyslope High School?
Sunnyslope High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunnyslope High School offer ?
Sunnyslope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunnyslope High School part of?
Sunnyslope High School is part of Glendale Union High School District (4285).
In what neighborhood is Sunnyslope High School located?
Sunnyslope High School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 31 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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