Peoria Accelerated High School is a public charter high school in Peoria, Arizona. It is operated by The Leona Group.
Serving 528 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%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- 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 528 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
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 0.52, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
15%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
31%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Peoria Accelerated High School?
528 students attend Peoria Accelerated High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Peoria Accelerated High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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) School District.
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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