Raymond S. Kellis

Summary:

Raymond S. Kellis is a public high school located in Glendale, Arizona, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 1,817 students. The school is part of the Peoria Unified School District, which is ranked 134 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Raymond S. Kellis has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 104 out of 394 Arizona high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 237 out of 464 in 2021-2022. The school's ranking has been on a downward trend in recent years, with a ranking of 183 out of 259 in 2023-2024. The school's performance has varied across different student subgroups, with relatively strong rankings for Asian and African American students, but struggling with its rankings for Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students. Raymond S. Kellis has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, but its dropout rate has been increasing in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Independence High School and Copper Canyon High School, Raymond S. Kellis has generally underperformed in terms of statewide rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. However, these nearby schools also serve a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The declining performance and increasing dropout rate at Raymond S. Kellis suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 8990 W Orangewood Ave
       Glendale, AZ  85305-1111


(623) 412-5425

District: Peoria Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
182nd of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,235 Help


Feeder schools for Raymond S. Kellis:

Elementary:    Alta Loma School
    Cotton Boll School
    Country Meadows Elementary School
    Sun Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  1,697

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.2%
White:
22.9%
African American:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Raymond S. Kellis ranks worse than 67.4% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked high schools in the Peoria Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.74. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Raymond S. Kellis who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.2%), White (22.9%), African American (8.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raymond S. Kellis is 20.5, which is the 3rd best among 7 high schools in the Peoria Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Raymond S. Kellis employs 82.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raymond S. Kellis is $7,235. 4 high schools in the Peoria Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Raymond S. Kellis:

SchoolDigger ranks Raymond S. Kellis 182nd of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Raymond S. Kellis in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Peoria Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peoria Unified School District 138th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Raymond S. Kellis

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Rank History for all students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 75.69 106th 395 73.2%
2010 73.00 118th 403 70.7%
2011 74.32 109th 397 72.5%
2012 72.12 131st 471 72.2%
2013 74.26 127th 491 74.1%
2014 75.49 104th 394 73.6%
2015 32.08 159th 261 39.1%
2016 43.07 176th 406 56.7%
2017 35.14 213th 416 48.8%
2018 35.83 212th 420 49.5%
2019 24.42 208th 285 27.0%
2021 63.02 146th 509 71.3%
2022 33.00 237th 464 48.9%
2023 46.87 204th 469 56.5%
2024 27.74 182nd 270 32.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.06 36th 76 52.6%
2021 66.36 101st 374 73.0%
2022 39.84 162nd 282 42.6%
2023 29.80 146th 199 26.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.59 127th 155 18.1%
2021 86.30 23rd 422 94.5%
2022 36.41 179th 380 52.9%
2023 22.65 152nd 172 11.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.09 139th 253 45.1%
2022 27.57 115th 168 31.5%
2023 42.18 183rd 347 47.3%
2024 40.37 99th 172 42.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.65 203rd 354 42.7%
2019 23.06 187th 247 24.3%
2021 66.53 122nd 492 75.2%
2022 37.79 227th 456 50.2%
2023 39.35 219th 406 46.1%
2024 26.00 144th 200 28.0%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.37 56th 125 55.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.12 202nd 370 45.4%
2019 23.45 180th 238 24.4%
2021 55.55 169th 492 65.7%
2022 26.78 295th 455 35.2%
2023 48.41 190th 429 55.7%
2024 25.10 153rd 219 30.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.63 71st 83 14.5%
2019 13.97 42nd 44 4.5%
2021 50.85 107th 231 53.7%
2022 46.03 133rd 238 44.1%
2023 56.76 63rd 146 56.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.75 55th 122 54.9%
2019 38.32 23rd 33 30.3%
2021 80.47 33rd 306 89.2%
2022 47.80 123rd 301 59.1%
2023 27.02 139th 201 30.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.33 172nd 311 44.7%
2019 25.27 132nd 183 27.9%
2021 60.42 125th 479 73.9%
2022 29.45 284th 441 35.6%
2023 42.91 198th 379 47.8%
2024 33.39 112th 170 34.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.03 55th 68 19.1%
2021 64.64 44th 256 82.8%
2022 52.99 74th 255 71.0%
2023 18.47 103rd 128 19.5%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.21 41st 94 56.4%
2022 49.64 58th 129 55.0%
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Rank History for White students at Raymond S. Kellis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.08 188th 291 35.4%
2019 18.50 186th 217 14.3%
2021 58.52 163rd 448 63.6%
2022 26.39 287th 409 29.8%
2023 39.27 230th 371 38.0%
2024 16.73 166th 184 9.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Raymond S. Kellis

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 264 26 6 147 6 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 562 65 25 299 12 n/a n/a 0 963
2007 793 94 42 471 13 n/a n/a 0 1413
2008 921 130 57 609 14 n/a n/a 0 1731
2009 894 149 66 641 20 n/a n/a 0 1770
2010 859 148 73 683 22 n/a n/a 0 1785
2011 770 133 67 796 23 9 34 0 1832
2012 701 124 69 831 20 6 50 0 1801
2013 737 134 71 845 26 6 54 0 1873
2014 681 133 71 866 18 6 58 0 1833
2015 689 133 76 934 22 8 66 0 1928
2016 631 131 77 936 22 5 56 0 1858
2017 606 120 74 955 26 6 69 0 1856
2018 606 109 64 977 45 9 71 0 1881
2019 577 118 80 1023 27 8 64 0 1897
2020 506 121 82 1032 24 7 80 0 1852
2021 472 134 80 1062 26 8 70 0 1852
2022 437 151 78 1029 24 8 75 0 1802
2023 425 161 78 1055 23 7 68 0 1817
2024 389 141 68 1005 21 6 67 0 1697

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Raymond S. Kellis

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 449 20.8 21.6 1.8
2006 963 48.1 20.0 33.1
2007 1413 71.4 19.8 27.2
2008 1731 86.0 20.1 30.2
2009 1770 94.3 18.8 38.7
2010 1785 88.9 20.0 41.3
2011 1832 86.4 21.1 45.2
2012 1801 99.4 18.1 46
2013 1873 77.9 24.0 49.4
2014 1833 81.2 22.5 48.2
2015 1928 76.0 25.3 50.5
2016 1858 88.0 21.1 50.8
2017 1856 83.7 22.1 53.6
2018 1881 87.0 21.6 52
2019 1897 88.7 21.3 50.9
2020 1852 88.2 20.9 51.9
2021 1852 89.5 20.6 n/a
2022 1802 84.6 21.2 19.5
2023 1817 86.4 21.0 47.9
2024 1697 82.5 20.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Raymond S. Kellis

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 449 20.8 21.6 1.8
2006 963 48.1 20.0 33.1
2007 1413 71.4 19.8 27.2
2008 1731 86.0 20.1 30.2
2009 1770 94.3 18.8 38.7
2010 1785 88.9 20.0 41.3
2011 1832 86.4 21.1 45.2
2012 1801 99.4 18.1 46
2013 1873 77.9 24.0 49.4
2014 1833 81.2 22.5 48.2
2015 1928 76.0 25.3 50.5
2016 1858 88.0 21.1 50.8
2017 1856 83.7 22.1 53.6
2018 1881 87.0 21.6 52
2019 1897 88.7 21.3 50.9
2020 1852 88.2 20.9 51.9
2021 1852 89.5 20.6 n/a
2022 1802 84.6 21.2 19.5
2023 1817 86.4 21.0 47.9
2024 1697 82.5 20.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Raymond S. Kellis

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $199 (2.6%) $200 (2.6%) $599 (7.7%) $5,953 (76.4%) $1,438 (18.5%) $7,391 (94.9%) $7,791
2020 $188 (3.1%) $163 (2.7%) $538 (9.0%) $4,959 (82.8%) $678 (11.3%) $5,637 (94.2%) $5,987
2021 $164 (2.5%) $834 (12.7%) $1,162 (17.7%) $5,127 (78.2%) $430 (6.6%) $5,558 (84.8%) $6,556
2022 $166 (2.3%) $318 (4.4%) $650 (9.0%) $5,693 (78.7%) $1,058 (14.6%) $6,751 (93.3%) $7,235

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Raymond S. Kellis

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 208th of 285 High schoolsRanks 204th of 469 High schools
 29.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18971817
 4.2%
African American118161
 36.4%
American Indian2723
 14.8%
Asian8078
 2.5%
Hispanic10231055
 3.1%
Pacific Islander87
 12.5%
White577425
 26.3%
Two or More Races6468
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.9%47.9%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Raymond S. Kellis

Students at Raymond S. Kellis are 59% Hispanic, 23% White, 8% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,697 students attended Raymond S. Kellis.

Raymond S. Kellis ranks 182nd of 270 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Raymond S. Kellis is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alta Loma School
Elementary : Cotton Boll School
Elementary : Country Meadows Elementary School
Elementary : Sun Valley Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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