WILLIE & COY PAYNE JR. HIGH SCHOOL
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is a public middle school that is part of the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) school district, located in Queen Creek, AZ with about 1,060 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High, located in Queen Creek, Arizona, is a prominent middle school within the Chandler Unified School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is well-regarded for maintaining high academic standards and fostering a supportive, structured environment. It places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities designed to engage diverse student interests.
Beyond the classroom, Payne Jr. High is known for its vibrant campus culture, which encourages student participation in athletics, arts, and extracurricular clubs. The school prides itself on community involvement and effective communication between faculty, parents, and students, aiming to create a collaborative educational experience. By prioritizing both character development and academic excellence, Payne Jr. High seeks to cultivate a well-rounded student body equipped with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for future success.
For more information, contact Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High at (480) 812-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 812-7000
WILLIE & COY PAYNE JR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ with about 1,060 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
- Total Students:
- 1,060
- Teachers:
- 49.72
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,060 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIE & COY PAYNE JR. HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.