Peoria Accelerated High School

8885 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
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Bottom 50%
Serving 549 students in grades 9-12, Peoria Accelerated High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 25% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Peoria Accelerated High School's student population of 549 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
549 students
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School Rankings

Peoria Accelerated High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peoria Accelerated High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1776 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peoria Accelerated High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peoria Accelerated High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
67%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Peoria Accelerated High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
6%
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White
15%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Peoria Accelerated High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
25%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Peoria Accelerated High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peoria Accelerated High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peoria Accelerated High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peoria Accelerated High School's ranking?
Peoria Accelerated High School is ranked #1776 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peoria Accelerated High School?
The graduation rate of Peoria Accelerated High School is 25%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Peoria Accelerated High School?
549 students attend Peoria Accelerated High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Peoria Accelerated High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Peoria Accelerated High School offer ?
Peoria Accelerated High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Peoria Accelerated High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Peoria Accelerated High School located?
Peoria Accelerated High School is located in the Alta Loma neighborhood of Peoria, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Alta Loma.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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