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Peoria High School

High School · Peoria Sd 150 · Peoria, IL

A Peoria Sd 150 high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1615 N North St, Peoria, IL 61604

  • Math 4% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)11% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation10.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$18,400
Chronic Absenteeism53.7%

Students at Peoria High School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency4%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
26%
2012
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
4%
ELA
9%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
6%
2019
Math
4%
ELA
6%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
7%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
7%
2022
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 16% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Peoria 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,678/100K

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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

$50,628

Median home value

$100,000

Median rent

$904/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

19.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
10.2% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·1 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
14 boys'·10 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kiefer SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9private1–121.0 mi71Compare →
Quest Charter School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.45–121.1 mi399Compare →
Peoria Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–121.7 mi595Compare →
Peoria Christian School - MonroePrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–122.0 mi591Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 Sd 150

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#6 of 25
District spending per student
$18,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Peoria High School is listed in Peoria SD 150; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Peoria High School

Peoria High School is a public high school in Peoria, IL, part of Peoria Sd 150, serving approximately 1,483 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,931 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 16% 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 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Peoria High School?

Peoria High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,483 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peoria High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Peoria High School is 19.5:1. 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 IL?

Peoria High School ranks #1,931 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Peoria High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Peoria High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 16% 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.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peoria High School?

84.2% of students at Peoria High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,483
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Peoria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.7%
Area population (ZIP 61604)
27,502
Area average commute
17.1 min
Area median age
40.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 61604; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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