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Peoria Accelerated High School

Charter | 9-12 | 421 students

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Posted April 29, 2009

Small school with a great atmosphere! Teachers are willing to work with studnets one on one. My son loves the option for afternoon classes. I love that the students are monitored by the administrators. Also, the office staff are very nice and get their job done with a smile.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 7, 2009

This is the worst school I ever been to, some of the teacher don't do well in teaching students, And some of the office staff are very rude! All you are is waisting your time with that this school !
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 8, 2009

As a former student I found this school to be very very good. And the best part is there was no pressure while attending this school, and even though I had a few issues with my last high school, they accepted me! Great teachers, great staff, and plenty of programs and options. I graduated in 2005, and I now attend Collins College for a degree in Game Design. Thank you PAHS so much! -Doyle Stogner
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 19, 2008

We haven't been here long. My son just started school this week (1 month late) and he loves this school so far. When a parent normally visits a school all the smiles and fake personalities show. But, not here!! My son said that they are 'really that cool'. Staff and students have been very warm and helpful to him. Very glad that we chose this area!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2006

So Far, I am pleased with what they offer. Our kids needed this type of school. It allows them to catch up (over a year behind & can still graduate with origional class) on the missed credits that are required for graduation, in a shorter amount of time and with a choice of day or afternoon/evening class schedules. I can also go online and keep up with current attendance and grades in each class. Virtually no homework, it's all done in class so no backpacks of books. Kids are doing well there. Emailed questions to staff were answered in a reasonable time. Kids tested and accepted/enrolled on the same day. If the student misses a day, they can make it up on the following friday. There should be more schools like this in Arizona.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2005

Great academic programs offered.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2005

Teachers at the school are very good but the administration treats students as commodities and not children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2005

As being a fomer student here, I found it to be a fun and educated campus. All the staff members, both teachers and office workers, get involed with the school activites. I would tell every one that they need to come here for their education!
—Submitted by Tori Wood, a former student


Posted September 19, 2004

Great atmosphere. Student actually wants to go to school every day. Great teachers, friendly staff and students.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
5%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
48%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 51% 41%
White 33% 45%
Black 11% 6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3% 6%
Asian N/A 3%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 7%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 54% 81%
English 43% 12%
Arabic 3% 0%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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8885 W Peoria Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85345
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Phone: (623) 979-0031

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