At a glance
Reported students
496
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
Peoria Accelerated High School: 496 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 520
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Peoria Accelerated High School
Peoria Accelerated High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Peoria. It is one of 1 current school records connected to American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Peoria (79875). NCES reports 496 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, above the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (69.4%) and White (13.9%). English learners represent 7.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Peoria Accelerated High School
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.9%
- Hispanic69.4%
- Black9.9%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Peoria Accelerated High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West-MEC - Peoria High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 07–12 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Peoria High School High · Peoria Unified School District (4237) | 07–12 | 1,397 | 0.8 mi |
| Peoria Flex Academy High · Peoria Unified School District (4237) | 08–12 | 100 | 0.8 mi |
| Ombudsman - Charter Northwest High · Charter · Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323) | 09–12 | 203 | 0.8 mi |
| Raymond S. Kellis High · Peoria Unified School District (4237) | 07–12 | 1,691 | 2.3 mi |
| West-MEC - Raymond S. Kellis High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 07–12 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Peoria Accelerated High School
What grades does Peoria Accelerated High School serve?
Peoria Accelerated High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Peoria (79875).
How many students attend Peoria Accelerated High School?
Peoria Accelerated High School reported 496 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 520 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Peoria Accelerated High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 496 students and 23.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Peoria Accelerated High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Peoria Accelerated High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Peoria Accelerated High School in?
Peoria Accelerated High School is part of American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Peoria (79875), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Peoria Accelerated High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West-MEC - Peoria High School (0.8 mi), Peoria High School (0.8 mi), Peoria Flex Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.