- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, AZ
Peoria High School
Federal NCES profile for Peoria High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625000514
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peoria High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #20 of 29
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Peoria High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peoria High School ranks #20 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625000514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Peoria High School held near 1,573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.3 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 040625000514 · Peoria, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,397 enr · 19.1:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (2,510 students)
Peoria High School held near 1,573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.3 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Peoria High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
2,510 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,026 students
- Sunrise Mounta
Sunrise Mountain High School
1,896 students
- Ironwood High
Ironwood High School
1,804 students
- Raymond S. Kel
Raymond S. Kellis
1,691 students
- This school
Peoria High School
1,397 students
What this shows Peoria High School reports 1,397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peoria High School compares
Peoria High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,397 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,397
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 70% in Arizona - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White 22.2%
African American 10.5%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Peoria High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peoria Unified School District (4237) reports $10,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peoria High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ironwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond S. Kellis | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peoria High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Peoria
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peoria High School
How many students attend Peoria High School?
Peoria High School has 1,397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,566 (2022-23) → 1,573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peoria High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peoria High School is 19.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peoria High School?
45.0% of students at Peoria High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peoria High School?
The largest demographic group at Peoria High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peoria High School?
Peoria High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peoria High School rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Peoria High School ranks #20 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Peoria High School, Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students), Centennial High School (2,026 students), and Sunrise Mountain High School (1,896 students). See the Peoria Unified School District (4237) district page for the complete list.