Peoria High School

www.peoriaunified.org/peoriahigh

1,566 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Peoria High School, located at 11200 N 83rd Ave in Peoria, Arizona, is the flagship institution of the Peoria Unified School District. As the oldest high school in the district, it carries a deep-rooted tradition and is often referred to by the community as "Old Main." The school is well-regarded for its historic campus character, which blends traditional architecture with modern educational facilities, serving a diverse student body and fostering a strong sense of school spirit and local identity.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and various dual-enrollment opportunities to prepare students for college and the workforce. Beyond the classroom, Peoria High School is highly active in extracurricular activities, boasting a competitive athletics program known as the "Panthers," as well as a wide range of student clubs, performing arts, and community service organizations. Through these offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that focuses on both academic achievement and the development of character and community engagement.

1,566

Total Students

73.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peoria High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	863
Black	155
Asian	53
Two or More	57
American Indian	32
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
863 (55.1 %)
White
398 (25.4 %)
Black
155 (9.9 %)
Two or More
57 (3.6 %)
Asian
53 (3.4 %)
American Indian
32 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.5 %)

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:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)486-6300
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/peoriahigh
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
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 9 378

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 440

Grade 12 357