Peoria High School is a public high school in Peoria, Illinois. Peoria High School was established in 1856 and is the second oldest continually operating high school west of the Allegheny Mountains after Evansville Central High School in Indiana.
Serving 1,541 students in grades 9-12, Peoria 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peoria High School serves the southeastern part of Peoria, IL, covering an area of approximately 14.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peoria High School's student population of 1,541 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,541 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peoria 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 High School is 0.54, 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
#3530 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
77%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peoria High School's ranking?
Peoria High School is ranked #3530 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Peoria High School often compared to?
Peoria High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manual High School, Richwoods High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peoria High School?
The graduation rate of Peoria High School is 77%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Peoria High School?
1,541 students attend Peoria High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Peoria High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peoria High School?
Peoria High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peoria High School offer ?
Peoria High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Peoria High School part of?
Peoria High School is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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