Sentinel Peak High School

Summary:

Sentinel Peak High School is a small public high school in Tucson, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Flowing Wells Unified School District. Unfortunately, this school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Arizona high schools over the past decade and receiving low ratings from SchoolDigger.

Sentinel Peak High School's academic performance is significantly below average, with all student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, White, and low-income students, ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Arizona high schools. The school has had concerning graduation rates ranging from 57.1% to 78.6% and high dropout rates up to 13.4% in recent years. Proficiency rates on state assessments are drastically lower than district and state averages, with only 5% of 11th-grade students proficient in science compared to 20% in the district and 22% statewide.

In contrast, nearby high-performing schools like Ironwood Ridge High School and Mountain View High School, which are ranked in the top 30-40% of Arizona high schools, have much higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and test scores. Addressing the challenges at Sentinel Peak High School, which may be related to resource allocation, staffing, and supporting the school's diverse student population, will likely require a comprehensive approach to improve instructional quality and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4125 W Aerie Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741-2407

(520) 696-8900

District: Flowing Wells Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,780

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 70

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.3%

White:

22.9%

Pacific Islander:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sentinel Peak High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sentinel Peak High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.3%), White (22.9%), Pacific Islander (1.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sentinel Peak High School is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Sentinel Peak High School employs 4.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sentinel Peak High School is $7,780.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sentinel Peak High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Flowing Wells Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Flowing Wells Unified District 194^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sentinel Peak High School

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Rank History for all students at Sentinel Peak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	20.76	307^th	395	22.3%
2010	12.96	354^th	403	12.2%
2011	28.64	279^th	397	29.7%
2012	28.61	337^th	471	28.5%
2013	37.08	306^th	491	37.7%
2014	38.87	251^st	394	36.3%
2016	11.58	396^th	406	2.5%
2017	11.43	397^th	416	4.6%
2018	16.00	350^th	420	16.7%
2021	15.32	439^th	509	13.8%
2022	14.21	405^th	464	12.7%
2023	14.09	430^th	469	8.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sentinel Peak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	32.37	192^nd	380	49.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sentinel Peak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.68	212^th	253	16.2%
2023	10.32	341^st	347	1.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Sentinel Peak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.02	72^nd	150	52.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Sentinel Peak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	19.42	275^th	354	22.3%
2021	15.56	407^th	492	17.3%
2022	12.05	395^th	456	13.4%
2023	12.67	382^nd	406	5.9%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sentinel Peak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.54	104^th	125	16.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Sentinel Peak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	12.54	349^th	370	5.7%
2021	16.46	408^th	492	17.1%
2022	18.59	351^st	455	22.9%
2023	12.16	408^th	429	4.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sentinel Peak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	16.91	268^th	311	13.8%
2021	19.48	374^th	479	21.9%
2022	20.02	348^th	441	21.1%
2023	13.84	357^th	379	5.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Sentinel Peak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	25.05	150^th	255	41.2%

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Rank History for White students at Sentinel Peak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	11.56	269^th	291	7.6%
2021	12.42	362^nd	448	19.2%
2022	7.25	364^th	409	11.0%
2023	6.31	358^th	371	3.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sentinel Peak High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	52	1	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	68
1999	46	0	0	21	1	n/a	n/a	68
2000	51	2	0	17	2	n/a	n/a	72
2001	26	2	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	40
2002	25	2	1	24	1	n/a	n/a	53
2003	25	2	1	24	1	n/a	n/a	53
2004	60	2	0	35	2	n/a	n/a	99
2005	49	0	0	40	3	n/a	n/a	92
2006	43	2	0	36	4	n/a	n/a	85
2007	29	0	0	24	2	n/a	n/a	55
2008	23	1	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	55
2009	23	1	1	36	2	n/a	n/a	63
2010	21	1	0	26	3	n/a	n/a	51
2011	21	1	0	32	2	0	0	56
2012	13	2	0	33	2	0	0	50
2013	21	0	0	52	2	0	0	75
2014	22	3	1	57	3	1	0	87
2015	39	0	0	77	4	0	0	120
2016	26	1	0	69	6	0	1	103
2017	36	4	0	72	2	0	3	117
2018	27	4	0	62	1	0	0	94
2019	32	6	0	67	3	0	0	108
2020	22	3	1	67	3	0	1	97
2021	18	2	0	49	3	0	1	73
2022	10	5	1	59	5	0	0	80
2023	23	1	1	63	2	0	0	90
2024	16	0	0	52	0	1	1	70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sentinel Peak High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	68	1.0	68.0	n/a
1999	68	1.0	68.0	n/a
2000	72	1.5	48.0	n/a
2001	40	1.0	40.0	n/a
2002	53	1.0	53.0	n/a
2003	53	1.0	53.0	n/a
2004	99	1.0	99.0	n/a
2005	92	2.0	46.0	n/a
2006	85	2.0	42.5	51.8
2007	55	1.0	55.0	65.5
2008	55	2.0	27.5	n/a
2009	63	3.0	21.0	65.1
2010	51	3.0	17.0	49
2011	56	3.0	18.6	5.4
2012	50	3.0	16.6	72
2013	75	3.0	25.0	0
2014	87	3.0	29.0	69
2015	120	4.0	30.0	76.7
2016	103	4.0	25.7	68.9
2017	117	4.0	29.2	74.4
2018	94	4.0	23.5	74.5
2019	108	4.0	27.0	79.6
2020	97	4.0	24.2	70.1
2021	73	4.0	18.2	n/a
2022	80	4.0	20.0	43.8
2023	90	4.0	22.5	75.6
2024	70	4.2	16.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sentinel Peak High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	68	1.0	68.0	n/a
1999	68	1.0	68.0	n/a
2000	72	1.5	48.0	n/a
2001	40	1.0	40.0	n/a
2002	53	1.0	53.0	n/a
2003	53	1.0	53.0	n/a
2004	99	1.0	99.0	n/a
2005	92	2.0	46.0	n/a
2006	85	2.0	42.5	51.8
2007	55	1.0	55.0	65.5
2008	55	2.0	27.5	n/a
2009	63	3.0	21.0	65.1
2010	51	3.0	17.0	49
2011	56	3.0	18.6	5.4
2012	50	3.0	16.6	72
2013	75	3.0	25.0	0
2014	87	3.0	29.0	69
2015	120	4.0	30.0	76.7
2016	103	4.0	25.7	68.9
2017	117	4.0	29.2	74.4
2018	94	4.0	23.5	74.5
2019	108	4.0	27.0	79.6
2020	97	4.0	24.2	70.1
2021	73	4.0	18.2	n/a
2022	80	4.0	20.0	43.8
2023	90	4.0	22.5	75.6
2024	70	4.2	16.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sentinel Peak High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$523 (6.9%)	$36 (0.5%)	$1,082 (14.3%)	$5,516 (73.1%)	$1,471 (19.5%)	$6,987 (92.6%)	$7,546
2020	$502 (6.3%)	$276 (3.5%)	$1,281 (16.0%)	$6,174 (77.3%)	$1,036 (13.0%)	$7,209 (90.2%)	$7,988
2021	$750 (8.4%)	$387 (4.4%)	$1,887 (21.2%)	$7,200 (81.1%)	$547 (6.2%)	$7,746 (87.2%)	$8,883
2022	$305 (3.9%)	$687 (8.8%)	$1,298 (16.7%)	$6,224 (80.0%)	$564 (7.2%)	$6,788 (87.2%)	$7,780

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sentinel Peak High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	108	90	16.7%
African American	6	1	83.3%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	67	63	6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	32	23	28.1%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.6%	75.6%	4.1%

Schools Near Sentinel Peak High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	AzSCI Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Sentinel Peak High School	Public	9-12	4125 W Aerie Dr	Tucson	85741	Pima County	Flowing Wells Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 696-8900	70	4	16.4		16 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (74.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)				$7,780	$305	$687	$1,298	$6,224	$564	$6,788
Mountain Rose Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3686 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 192	Tucson	85741	Pima County	Mountain Rose Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 797-4884	170				76 (44.7%)	2 (1.2%)	80 (47.1%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.7%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
PCJTED - Aztec Middle College North West	Public	9-12	7600 N Shannon Rd Bldg D103	Tucson	85709	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 745-4588	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pima County JTED - Master Pieces	Public	9-12	2855 W Master Pieces Dr	Tucson	85741	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 352-5833	23	13	1.8		9 (39.1%)	1 (4.3%)	12 (52.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)								(n/a)				$6,076	$00	$132	$132	$3,984	$1,960	$5,944
Pima County JTED Cosmetology	Public	11-12	5850 N Seanifer Dr	Tucson	85741	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 352-5833	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
PCJTED - Mountain View High School	Public	9-12	3901 W Linda Vista Blvd	Tucson	85742	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 579-4400	2				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Pima County JTED - Mountain View	Public	9-12	3901 W Linda Vista Blvd	Tucson	85742	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 206-2200	7	4	1.5		5 (71.4%)	1 (14.3%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$6,509	$00	$338	$338	$4,628	$1,542	$6,170
Mountain View High School	Public	9-12	3901 W Linda Vista Blvd	Tucson	85742	Pima County	Marana Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 579-4400	1,876	93	20.1		852 (45.4%)	47 (2.5%)	829 (44.2%)	47 (2.5%)	17 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	81 (4.3%)	45.2	131^st of 270 public high schools	51.5%		57.3	170^th of 469 public high schools	63.8%	39	39.0	34.0	27.0	$9,135	$581	$136	$1,298	$6,899	$1,518	$8,417
EDGE High School - Northwest	Public, Charter	9-12	231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113	Tucson	85704	Pima County	Edge School Inc. The	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 877-9179	61				33 (54.1%)	4 (6.6%)	17 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.8%)								(n/a)				$10,494	$2,689	$598	$5,976	$4,981	$2,226	$7,207
Ironwood Ridge High School	Public	9-12	2475 W Naranja Dr	Oro Valley	85742	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 696-4000	1,562	67	23.2		901 (57.7%)	23 (1.5%)	527 (33.7%)	44 (2.8%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	57 (3.6%)	54.1	107^th of 270 public high schools	60.4%		65.2	136^th of 469 public high schools	71.0%	29	45.0	41.0	28.0		$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Sentinel Peak High School

How many students attend Sentinel Peak High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 70 students attended Sentinel Peak High School.

What district is Sentinel Peak High School in?

Flowing Wells Unified District

What is the racial makeup of Sentinel Peak High School?

Students at Sentinel Peak High School are 74% Hispanic, 23% White, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

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