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#1158 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Peoria High School
High School · Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Peoria, AZ
A Peoria Unified School District (4237) high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11200 N 83RD AVE, Peoria, AZ 85345
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Peoria High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Flex AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 8–12 | 0.0 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Peoria Accelerated High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Ombudsman - Charter NorthwestCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Sierra School of PeoriaPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #24 of 42
- District spending per student
- $10,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peoria High School is listed in Peoria Unified School District (4237); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peoria High School
Peoria High School is a public high school in Peoria, AZ, part of Peoria Unified School District (4237), serving approximately 1,573 students in grades 7th-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,158 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peoria High School
What grades does Peoria High School serve?
Peoria High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Peoria High School?
Peoria High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peoria High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peoria High School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peoria High School rank in AZ?
Peoria High School ranks #1,158 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Peoria High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peoria High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peoria High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peoria High School a charter school?
No, Peoria High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peoria High School a Title I school?
No, Peoria High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (623) 486-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85345)
- 61,822
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 37
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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