Summary:
The Peoria Unified School District in Arizona is home to 8 high schools serving grades 9-12. These schools exhibit a range of academic performance, with some standouts like Sunrise Mountain High School and Liberty High School consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state. However, there is a significant disparity in test scores and proficiency rates between the top-performing and lower-performing schools within the district.
Sunrise Mountain High School and Liberty High School stand out for their exceptional academic performance, with 11th grade proficiency rates exceeding 50% in English language arts and math. In contrast, schools like Raymond S. Kellis and Peoria High School have proficiency rates below 35% in these subjects. This disparity suggests potential inequities in educational outcomes within the district.
While all 8 high schools in the Peoria Unified School District share a consistent 78.4% graduation rate and 5.2% dropout rate, the data reveals that spending per student and student-teacher ratios vary significantly across the schools. The school with the highest spending per student, Peoria Flex Academy, has the lowest statewide ranking and performance, indicating that simply increasing funding may not directly translate to better academic results. Further investigation into the factors driving these differences could provide valuable insights to improve educational outcomes district-wide.
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