Sunnyslope High School
Encyclopedia
Sunnyslope High School is in the Glendale Union High School District
in Phoenix, Arizona
and offers courses for grades 9–12.
, despite having the land size equivalent to that of a 2A or 3A school.
for eight years in a row. Sunnyslope was also named a top high school by the U.S. News & World Report
feed into Sunnyslope High School. Many students from the Madison Elementary School District also attend the school.
Glendale Union High School District
Glendale Union High School District is a school district headquartered in Glendale, Arizona, United States.The union high school district operates nine four-year secondary schools and serves most of Glendale and a portion of Phoenix....
in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
and offers courses for grades 9–12.
School 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 4A Conference school within the Arizona Interscholastic AssociationArizona Interscholastic Association
The Arizona Interscholastic Association is the major high school sports association in the state of Arizona. It comprises most of the state's public district high schools, various charter and private schools, plus one high school in California San Pasqual High School in Winterhaven, California,...
, despite having the land size equivalent to that of a 2A or 3A school.
Athletics
| Fall Athletics | Winter Athletics | Spring Athletics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls | Badminton (Varsity, JV), Volleyball (Varsity, JV, Freshman) | Basketball (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Soccer (Varsity, Developmental) | Softball (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Tennis (Varsity, JV), Cheerleading |
| 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 and were runners-up in 2010. Additionally, the volleyball team won titles in 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2006 . The boys' and girls' swim teams won titles in 2005, with the boys winning again in 2006. Sunnyslope's girls' badminton team won the 4A state title in 2009 and were runners-up in 2010.Awards and recognition
Sunnyslope High School has been given the "Excelling" status by the State of Arizona in accordance with the No Child Left Behind ActNo Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a United States Act of Congress concerning the education of children in public schools.NCLB was originally proposed by the administration of George W. Bush immediately after he took office...
for eight years in a row. Sunnyslope was also named a top high school by the U.S. News & World Report
Feeder schools
Schools in the Washington Elementary School DistrictWashington Elementary School District
The Washington Elementary School District provides education for more than 25,300 students in the north central Phoenix and east Glendale areas of Arizona...
feed into Sunnyslope High School. Many students from the Madison Elementary School District also attend the school.
Fight song
- Fight on you Sunnyslope Vikings,
- Fight on with all your might,
- Fight on you Sunnyslope Vikings,
- For a victory tonight.
- Fight on you Sunnyslope Vikings,
- Fight on for the Green and White,
- Fight on you Sunnyslope Vikings,
- Hit'em hard, let's win tonight!
- Vikings! Vikings! SHS!