Prescott High School in Prescott, AZ serves grades 8–12 with an enrollment of 1,466 students and a student–teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 18:1.
Math proficiency is 39%, approximately equal to the district average of 39% and higher than the state average of 34%, though scores declined from 50% in 2022 to 39% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 40%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 46%, showing a decline from 58% in 2019.
Graduation rate of 86% in 2023 is higher than the Arizona state average of 77% and the district average of 80%, with steady improvement over recent years.
Enrollment decreased slightly from 1,518 students in 2017 to 1,466 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch fluctuated, most recently increasing from 9% in 2022 to 16% in 2023, indicating changes in socioeconomic composition.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prescott High School's student population of 1,497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,497 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prescott High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prescott High School is 0.46, 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
#703 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Badger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prescott High School's ranking?
Prescott High School is ranked #703 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Prescott High School often compared to?
Prescott High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradshaw Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prescott High School?
The graduation rate of Prescott High School is 86%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Prescott High School?
1,497 students attend Prescott High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Prescott High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prescott High School?
Prescott High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prescott High School offer ?
Prescott High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prescott High School part of?
Prescott High School is part of Prescott Unified District (4466).
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