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Peoria Accelerated High School
High School · American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Peoria (79875) · Peoria, AZ
An American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Peoria (79875) charter high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8885 W PEORIA AVE, Peoria, AZ 85345
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Peoria Accelerated High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Peoria Accelerated High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,563
Median home value
$278,300
Median rent
$1,563/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ombudsman - Charter NorthwestCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Peoria Flex AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 8–12 | 0.8 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Peoria High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,573 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Peoria (79875)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Peoria Accelerated High School is listed in American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Peoria (79875); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peoria Accelerated High School
Peoria Accelerated High School is a public high school in Peoria, AZ, part of American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Peoria (79875), serving approximately 528 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,872 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peoria Accelerated High School
What grades does Peoria Accelerated High School serve?
Peoria Accelerated High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Peoria Accelerated High School?
Peoria Accelerated High School has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
How does Peoria Accelerated High School rank in AZ?
Peoria Accelerated High School ranks #1,872 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Peoria Accelerated High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peoria Accelerated High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Peoria Accelerated High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peoria Accelerated High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peoria Accelerated High School a charter school?
Yes, Peoria Accelerated High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Peoria Accelerated High School a Title I school?
No, Peoria Accelerated High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (623) 979-0031
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85345)
- 61,822
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85345; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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