Sunnyslope High School

Sunnyslope High School is in the Glendale Union High School District in Phoenix, Arizona and offers courses for grades 9–12.

Sunnyslope High School
Address
35 W Dunlap Ave

Phoenix, Arizona
85021

United States
Coordinates33°34′01″N 112°04′33″W
Information
TypePublic School
MottoEducating all for lifelong learning.
Established1953
School districtGlendale Union High School District
PrincipalSteve Ducey
Teaching staff94.60 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,142 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio22.64[1]
Color(s)green, white
AthleticsFootball, cross country, golf, swimming, badminton, volleyball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, track, baseball, softball, tennis
MascotVikings, Victor Viking
RivalWashington High School
NewspaperViking Views
YearbookValhalla
Websitesunnyslope.guhsdaz.org

Description

Sunnyslope is located on a small plot of land near Central and Dunlap, and is bounded by the Arizona Canal to its Southwest. There are 15 wings to the school including a cafeteria, gymnasium, and auditorium. A city pool is located immediately adjacent to the school and is used for both P.E. classes and for the swim and dive team, along with serving the public. Sunnyslope is a 5a Conference school within the Arizona Interscholastic Association, despite having the land size equivalent to that of a 4a or 3a school.

Sunnyslope was designed by the local architecture firm Edward L. Varney Associates. The construction contract to build the school was awarded to Farmer & Godfrey Construction Co.[2]

Athletics
Fall Athletics Winter Athletics Spring Athletics
Girls Badminton (Varsity, JV), Volleyball (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Cheerleading Basketball (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Soccer (Varsity, Developmental) Softball (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Tennis (Varsity, JV), Sand Volleyball
Boys Football (Varsity, JV, Freshman) Basketball (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Soccer (Varsity, Developmental), Wrestling (Varsity, JV, Freshman) Baseball (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Tennis (Varsity, JV)
Mixed Cross Country, and Swim & Dive Track & Field

Recent titles

The boys' basketball team won its first state championship in 2002 and its 2nd in 2009[3] and were runners-up in 2010 and 2016.[4] In 2017 and 2018, the boys' basketball team won back-to-back 5A titles under coach Ray Portela.[5] Additionally, the volleyball team won titles in 2017, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010,[6] 2009,[7] 2008,[8] and 2006 . The boys' and girls' swim teams won titles in 2005, with the boys winning again in 2006.[9] Sunnyslope's girls' badminton team won the 4A state title in 2009 and the 5a title in 2016.[10] and were runners-up in 2010.[11] The baseball team claimed its most recent title in 2012 and a runner-up finish in 2013.

Awards and recognition

Sunnyslope High School has been given the "Excelling" status by Arizona in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act for eight years in a row. Sunnyslope was also named a top high school by the U.S. News & World Report[12]

Feeder schools

Schools in the Washington Elementary School District feed into Sunnyslope High School. Many students from the Madison Elementary School District also attend the school.

Notable alumni

See also

References
  1. "Sunnyslope High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  2. "Arizona Builder and Contractor, June 1953, Vol. 15, No. 11". azmemory.azlibrary.gov. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  3. Obert, Richard (March 3, 2009). "4A-I boys hoops: Sunnyslope controls Agua Fria". Azcentral.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  4. Obert, Richard (February 27, 2010). "Tip-in gives McClintock 4A-I boys crown over Sunnyslope". Azcentral.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  5. "Kyle Fischer's late steal, layup sends Sunnyslope to 2nd straight 5A title". azcentral. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  6. Domingo, Odeen (November 9, 2010). "Sunnyslope defeats Prescott in Class 4A-I girls volleyball championship match". Azcentral.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  7. Domingo, Odeen (November 16, 2009). "Volleyball: Dominant Sunnyslope wins 4A-I title". Azcentral.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  8. McCurdy, Jim (November 17, 2008). "Sunnyslope takes 4A-I volleyball crown". Azcentral.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  9. Wang, Amy B (December 6, 2010). "Glendale Union High School District looks for ways to keep swim programs afloat". Azcentral.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  11. "Phoenix Greenway claims Class 4A team badminton state title". Azcentral.com. October 20, 2010. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  12. "Arizona | Best High Schools". U.S. News. January 31, 2011. Archived from the original on September 18, 2010. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
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