Sundown High School serves 78 students in grades 5-12.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
33%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sundown High School?
78 students attend Sundown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sundown High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, and 7% of students are Black.
What grades does Sundown High School offer ?
Sundown High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Sundown High School part of?
Sundown High School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.
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