Serving 1,817 students in grades 7-12, Raymond S. Kellis ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,817 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond S. Kellis's student population of 1,817 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raymond S. Kellis 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 Raymond S. Kellis is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1074 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
58%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond S. Kellis's ranking?
Raymond S. Kellis is ranked #1074 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Raymond S. Kellis often compared to?
Raymond S. Kellisis often viewed alongside schools like Peoria High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raymond S. Kellis?
The graduation rate of Raymond S. Kellis is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Raymond S. Kellis?
1,817 students attend Raymond S. Kellis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Raymond S. Kellis students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond S. Kellis?
Raymond S. Kellis has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raymond S. Kellis offer ?
Raymond S. Kellis offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Raymond S. Kellis part of?
Raymond S. Kellis is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
School Calendar
View the Raymond S. Kellis yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break - Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 11/10/2022
I am proud that my child graduated from her classes with the best teachers in the state of Arizona! Being a fashion designer, my child has made progress in her artistic abilities through the visual and performing art electives here at Kellis! She did incredible extracurriculars in fashion and drawing, but as well as her teachers as a great guide to her career pathway. THANK YOU, TEACHERS!!
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