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#1097 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Prescott High School
High School · Prescott Unified District (4466) · Prescott, AZ
A Prescott Unified District (4466) high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1050 RUTH ST, Prescott, AZ 86301
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Prescott High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 Prescott 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prescott), 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
$71,962
Median home value
$495,100
Median rent
$1,580/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mijted - Prescott High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Northpoint Expeditionary Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 0.9 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Genesis AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 444 | 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.
Prescott Unified District (4466)
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prescott High School is listed in Prescott Unified District (4466); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prescott High School
Prescott High School is a public high school in Prescott, AZ, part of Prescott Unified District (4466), serving approximately 1,466 students in grades 8th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,097 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prescott High School
What grades does Prescott High School serve?
Prescott High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Prescott High School?
Prescott High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott High School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prescott High School rank in AZ?
Prescott High School ranks #1,097 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Prescott High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prescott High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Prescott High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prescott High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prescott High School a charter school?
No, Prescott High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prescott High School a Title I school?
No, Prescott High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yavapai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (928) 445-2322
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- Area population (ZIP 86301)
- 26,204
- Area median age
- 57.9
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 86301; 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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