Payson High School

phs.pusd10.org/

790 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Payson High School, located in the mountain town of Payson, Arizona, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Situated at 301 South McLane, the school functions as part of the Payson Unified School District and caters to students in grades 9 through 12. As a pillar of the community, the school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, designed to foster student engagement and personal development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Payson High School is often recognized for its role in local culture and its distinct regional identity. The campus facilities support a comprehensive learning environment that strives to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Known colloquially in recent pop culture as a filming location for the original *Footloose* movie, the school maintains a strong sense of pride and continues to be a central hub for academic, social, and community-focused events in Gila County.

790

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Payson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	208
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	26
American Indian	18

White
527 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
208 (26.3 %)
Two or More
26 (3.3 %)
American Indian
18 (2.3 %)
Black
6 (0.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Payson Unified District (4209)
Phone:	(928)472-5788
Website:	http://phs.pusd10.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 238

Grade 10 216

Grade 11 172

Grade 12 164