I just graduated from Sunrise and the teachers are great and I made some really great friends
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Posted by a student on 09/16/09
I'm really happy with the education my son is getting. Of course, it all comes back to parental expectations, support and involvement. Too many parents expect to drop their kids off and pick them up 4 years later. BTW we do have a hockey team/club for two seasons now.
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Posted by a parent on 06/14/07
I am a recent graduate of Sunrise Mountain High School and i think it is an awesome school! They have been so helpful and the teachers are the most caring i have every known. The only thing that I did not like was the lack of school spirit. But i can not say the the staff and student council didn't try.
... Read more I liked attending Sunrise so much that I am hoping to go back as a history teacher. All in all I would send my children to Sunrise in the future. Read less
Posted by a former student on 06/01/07
Sunrise Mountain is a terrific school I have two seniors who are about to graduate. One of my son's has a small learning disability and they really worked with me to create an IEP(individual education plan)that worked for him and look he's graduating this year and he's more confidant of him self because
... Read more of this.I have two older girls who went to this school also and they loved it too. The teachers are great! Keep up the good work Sunrise I have three more coming up! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/06/07
Probobaly the worst school in the distric of peoria. Most likely the worst in the state of Arizona
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Posted by a student on 03/14/07
I believe this school has many issues one and most important is the teachers lack of support when a student is struggling they don't seem to make an effort to help the students succeed .. I also belive the school has a safety issue. I don't think the students feel that they are safe and they also feel
... Read more unsupported by the staff. It appears that the school is focused to Highly on sports and AIMS testing and everything else falls to the side. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/30/06
I am saddened to hear that some are disappointed with the administration because they have been extremely supportive and worked hard to insure the students' safety. From attending the school for four years I have noticed how many students are angry at the extra precautions the administration has taken
... Read more as well as the extra security that has been hired. Extracurricular activities are also plentiful and though certain clubs may not be existent, if the students can find a sponsor, they can have a club. Students who want to be involved have many opportunities if they try. I've had the privilege of leading 5 and being involved in 7. The teachers are also amazing and have continually looked after the students. Though not all perfect, many have been State, District, and Nationally recognized. Sports are a high priority and the athletes work extremely hard in fundraising to support the Athletic Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/29/06
Sunrise Mountain High, is a great school, but they do lack greatly appreciative teachers, and the school makes it hard for students to create clubs, they also have a minimal amount of clubs and activities,......but they have a great range in sports. I feel they could use a hockey team, because for many
... Read more years students have tried to create one, and the school just turns it all down. So that is why I give Sunrise Mountain an overall 3 on the rating scale. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/23/06
My daughter attended this school for one year, then we moved, but then was the best school out of the 5 she attended before. We love the teacher and the invlovement with the parents, teacher, and staff. The safety of the students is amazing. The extra curricular activities is great. I wish there was
... Read more a SMHS up here is Prescott Valley with all of her friends and the same teachers and everything. She really misses it a lot. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/11/06
This year will be my daughter's 2nd year attending SMHS. I love this school & I am very proud to say that my daughter attends this school! - I am impressed by the support of the parents and teachers. Go Mustangs! Have a great new year students!
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Peoria schools — Sunrise Mountain High School is located at 21200 N 83rd Ave, Peoria AZ 85382. 21200 N 83rd Ave is in the 85382 ZIP code in Peoria, AZ The school district for Sunrise Mountain High School is the Peoria Unified School District 11. Sunrise Mountain High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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