Prescott High School is a public high school located in the city of Prescott, Arizona. It is the only high school in the Prescott Unified School District.
Serving 1,466 students in grades 8-12, Prescott High School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Prescott High School's student population of 1,466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue, Gold
Prescott High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prescott High School is 0.44, 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
#703 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
73%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Prescott High School's ranking?
Prescott High School is ranked #703 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Prescott High School often compared to?
Prescott High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradshaw Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prescott High School?
The graduation rate of Prescott High School is 86%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Prescott High School?
1,466 students attend Prescott High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Prescott High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prescott High School?
Prescott High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prescott High School offer ?
Prescott High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prescott High School part of?
Prescott High School is part of Prescott Unified District (4466) School District.
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