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 | |
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Address | |
35 W Dunlap Ave 85021 United States | |
Coordinates | 33°34′01″N 112°04′33″W |
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Type | Public School |
Motto | Educating all for lifelong learning. |
Established | 1953 |
School district | Glendale Union High School District |
Principal | Steve Ducey |
Teaching staff | 100 |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 2,040 (May 18, 2017)[1] |
Color(s) | green, white |
Athletics | Football, cross country, golf, swimming, badminton, volleyball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, track, baseball, softball, tennis |
Mascot | Vikings, Victor Viking |
Rival | Washington High School |
Newspaper | Viking Views |
Yearbook | Valhalla |
Website | sunnyslope |
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.
Athletics
Fall Athletics | Winter Athletics | Spring Athletics | |
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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[2] and were runners-up in 2010 and 2016.[3] In 2017 and 2018, the boys' basketball team won back-to-back 5A titles under coach Ray Portela.[4] Additionally, the volleyball team won titles in 2017, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010,[5] 2009,[6] 2008,[7] and 2006 . The boys' and girls' swim teams won titles in 2005, with the boys winning again in 2006.[8] Sunnyslope's girls' badminton team won the 4A state title in 2009 and the 5a title in 2016.[9] and were runners-up in 2010.[10] 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[11]
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
- Jonathan Kaye (born 1970), professional golfer on PGA Tour
See also
References
- AIA 2012 enrollment figures Archived October 21, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- Obert, Richard (March 3, 2009). "4A-I boys hoops: Sunnyslope controls Agua Fria". Azcentral.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- Obert, Richard (February 27, 2010). "Tip-in gives McClintock 4A-I boys crown over Sunnyslope". Azcentral.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- "Kyle Fischer's late steal, layup sends Sunnyslope to 2nd straight 5A title". azcentral. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- Domingo, Odeen (November 9, 2010). "Sunnyslope defeats Prescott in Class 4A-I girls volleyball championship match". Azcentral.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- Domingo, Odeen (November 16, 2009). "Volleyball: Dominant Sunnyslope wins 4A-I title". Azcentral.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- McCurdy, Jim (November 17, 2008). "Sunnyslope takes 4A-I volleyball crown". Azcentral.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- 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.
- "Phoenix Greenway claims Class 4A team badminton state title". Azcentral.com. October 20, 2010. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- "Arizona | Best High Schools". U.S. News. January 31, 2011. Archived from the original on September 18, 2010. Retrieved October 18, 2011.