Peoria Heights High School, or PHHS, is a public four-year high school located at 508 East Glen Avenue in Peoria Heights, Illinois, a village in Peoria County, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Peoria Heights High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peoria Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peoria Heights High School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peoria Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peoria Heights High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2757 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
18%
16%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peoria Heights High School's ranking?
Peoria Heights High School is ranked #2757 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Peoria Heights High School often compared to?
Peoria Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Il Valley Central High School, Hines Primary School, Peoria Heights Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peoria Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Peoria Heights High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Peoria Heights High School?
203 students attend Peoria Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Peoria Heights High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peoria Heights High School?
Peoria Heights High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peoria Heights High School offer ?
Peoria Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Peoria Heights High School part of?
Peoria Heights High School is part of Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District.
School Reviews
3 9/20/2018
Its an ok school, most of the teachers are ok,clean environment, but the open classrooms are a big issue.
5 12/8/2008
I graduated from this school in 1996, the school is awsome great teachers and willingness to provide excellent educational opportunities for all students. The requirements for graduation more than make the studen work for the graduation, they get you ready for both college and outside life.
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