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South Mountain High School — School Calendar 2026-27
High|PHOENIX, Arizona|Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
PHOENIX, AZ 85040
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Upcoming Events
Aug
3
Mon
First Day of SchoolEvent
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Aug
6
Thu
PXU Governing Board MeetingEvent
Sep
3
Thu
PXU Governing Board MeetingEvent
Oct
1
Thu
PXU Governing Board Meeting Event
Oct
16
Fri
PXU Governing Board Retreat Event
Nov
5
Thu
PXU Governing Board MeetingEvent
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
15%
9th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
7%
8th percentile in AZ
Graduation Rate
71%
Chronic Absenteeism
56.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
8 courses offered
123 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
61 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
457 test takers
Athletics
8 sports, 9 teams
485 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.2:1
Worse than average in AZTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
2,147
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
115
100% fully certified
Counselors
7
Social Workers
2
Security Staff
6
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,194
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,547
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,513
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 32%Local 59%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$446,248
-2.4% 1yr+27.6% 5yr
Phoenix, AZ metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.2%
Below 150% poverty line
4.8%
Unemployment rate
11.0%
Uninsured residents
11.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
3,084
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
3,084
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,246 (40%)
Other Health Impairment
216 (7%)
Autism
181 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
152 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
119 (4%)
Speech/Language Impairment
56 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
2,207
Current enrollment
Stable(-2% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 3, 2026
First Day of School
EventThu, Aug 6, 2026
PXU Governing Board Meeting
EventThu, Sep 3, 2026
PXU Governing Board Meeting
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | PXU Governing Board Meeting |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | PXU Governing Board Meeting |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | PXU Governing Board Retreat |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | PXU Governing Board Meeting |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | PXU Governing Board Meeting |
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Mountain High School
South Mountain High School has a total enrollment of 2,171 students and serves grades High. The school is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286) in PHOENIX, AZ.
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