Peoria High School

11200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Peoria High School serves 1,582 students in grades 7-12.
Peoria High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Peoria High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Peoria High School's student population of 1,582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,582 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

Peoria High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Peoria High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1200 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
55%
47%
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Black
9%
6%
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White
26%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.63
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Graduation Rate
94%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peoria High School's ranking?
Peoria High School is ranked #1200 out of 1,854 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peoria High School?
The graduation rate of Peoria High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Peoria High School?
1,582 students attend Peoria High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Peoria High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peoria High School?
Peoria High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peoria High School offer ?
Peoria High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Peoria High School part of?
Peoria High School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).

School Calendar

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Date
Fall Break - All Schools and Offices Closed
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day of Spring Semester
January 08, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 94% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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