Peoria Accelerated High School is a public charter high school in Peoria, Arizona. It is operated by The Leona Group.
Serving 496 students in grades 9-12, Peoria Accelerated High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 31% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peoria Accelerated High School's student population of 496 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Peoria Accelerated High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peoria Accelerated High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1873 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
31%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peoria Accelerated High School's ranking?
Peoria Accelerated High School is ranked #1873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peoria Accelerated High School?
The graduation rate of Peoria Accelerated High School is 31%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Peoria Accelerated High School?
496 students attend Peoria Accelerated High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Peoria Accelerated High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peoria Accelerated High School?
Peoria Accelerated High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peoria Accelerated High School offer ?
Peoria Accelerated High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peoria Accelerated High School part of?
Peoria Accelerated High School is part of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Peoria (79875).
In what neighborhood is Peoria Accelerated High School located?
Peoria Accelerated High School is located in the Alta Loma neighborhood of Peoria, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Alta Loma.
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