Prescott High School

Summary:

Prescott High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Prescott, Arizona, with a total enrollment of 1,436 students. The school is part of the Prescott Unified District, which is ranked 125 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prescott High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 49% of 11th-grade students at Prescott High School were proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts, compared to 38% statewide. The school has also maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 79.1% to 86.3% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average.

While Prescott High School stands out as a relatively high-performing school in the region, the school faces some challenges, such as uneven performance across student subgroups and higher dropout rates in recent years. Nearby schools, such as Bradshaw Mountain High School, PACE Preparatory Academy, and Genesis Academy, generally perform worse than Prescott High School on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 1050 Ruth St
       Prescott, AZ  86301-1730


(928) 445-2322

District: Prescott Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,049 Help


Feeder schools for Prescott High School:

Elementary:    Abia Judd Elementary School
    Granite Mountain Middle School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Taylor Hicks School
Middle:    Prescott Mile High Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  1,436

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.7%
Hispanic:
18.2%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prescott High School ranks better than 60.6% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.23. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Prescott High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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: White (73.7%), Hispanic (18.2%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prescott High School is 21.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prescott High School is $9,049.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prescott High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prescott High School 102nd of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Prescott High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Prescott Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Prescott Unified District 125th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prescott High School

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Rank History for all students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 85.81 61st 395 84.6%
2010 84.98 64th 403 84.1%
2011 84.04 65th 397 83.6%
2012 77.09 101st 471 78.6%
2013 77.72 99th 491 79.8%
2014 76.71 94th 394 76.1%
2015 33.00 154th 261 41.0%
2016 65.41 91st 406 77.6%
2017 64.17 97th 416 76.7%
2018 56.09 125th 420 70.2%
2019 48.23 122nd 285 57.2%
2021 63.85 143rd 509 71.9%
2022 59.29 134th 464 71.1%
2023 70.75 117th 469 75.1%
2024 57.23 102nd 259 60.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.62 220th 374 41.2%
2022 39.85 161st 282 42.9%
2023 70.91 33rd 199 83.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.39 77th 155 50.3%
2021 50.92 135th 422 68.0%
2022 42.28 151st 380 60.3%
2023 22.73 151st 172 12.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.60 104th 253 58.9%
2022 41.22 78th 168 53.6%
2023 59.85 107th 347 69.2%
2024 51.76 71st 168 57.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.95 59th 168 64.9%
2022 74.97 19th 150 87.3%
2023 60.94 21st 60 65.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.46 123rd 354 65.3%
2019 52.76 101st 247 59.1%
2021 69.16 114th 492 76.8%
2022 64.29 110th 456 75.9%
2023 74.05 84th 406 79.3%
2024 53.69 88th 193 54.4%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.00 7th 130 94.6%
2022 44.74 43rd 116 62.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.68 127th 370 65.7%
2019 43.45 118th 238 50.4%
2021 56.36 166th 492 66.3%
2022 46.62 173rd 455 62.0%
2023 69.13 111th 429 74.1%
2024 50.18 100th 207 51.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.13 181st 231 21.6%
2022 25.43 188th 238 21.0%
2023 57.60 62nd 146 57.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.06 158th 306 48.4%
2022 66.57 61st 301 79.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.38 160th 311 48.6%
2019 54.44 61st 183 66.7%
2021 57.97 138th 479 71.2%
2022 51.91 145th 441 67.1%
2023 61.80 108th 379 71.5%
2024 59.37 51st 164 68.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.83 55th 256 78.5%
2022 36.26 126th 255 50.6%
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Rank History for White students at Prescott High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.43 142nd 291 51.2%
2019 34.01 141st 217 35.0%
2021 56.97 178th 448 60.3%
2022 42.14 210th 409 48.7%
2023 54.55 155th 371 58.2%
2024 30.33 123rd 174 29.3%
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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.

Prescott High School Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Open Quote Prescott High School offers a diverse learning environment with lots of electives. Students are enriched through skills and challenge based learning. There is heavy focus on the core subjects-math, language arts, science, and social studies. Our list of Flinn scholars and scholarship winners is impressive. Dual enrollment, JTED, AP classes, and Special Education programs are there to meet the needs of many types of learners. Prescott High School has a strong connection to the community and commitment to community relations. The longest standing accredited High School in Arizona, Prescott High School is truly the smart choice. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Prescott High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1425 6 10 70 10 n/a n/a -49 1472
1989 1478 4 6 63 4 n/a n/a 181 1736
1990 1641 10 12 118 10 n/a n/a -260 1531
1991 1421 6 6 108 15 n/a n/a -124 1432
1992 1273 10 10 118 17 n/a n/a 0 1428
1993 1452 7 11 116 30 n/a n/a 0 1616
1994 1502 12 17 123 34 n/a n/a 0 1688
1995 1502 5 17 117 20 n/a n/a 0 1661
1996 1502 5 17 117 20 n/a n/a 0 1661
1997 1547 5 16 103 16 n/a n/a 0 1687
1998 1564 2 19 124 24 n/a n/a 0 1733
1999 1531 3 18 130 29 n/a n/a 0 1711
2000 1529 10 18 110 28 n/a n/a 0 1695
2001 1438 13 15 123 29 n/a n/a 0 1618
2002 1520 15 27 150 31 n/a n/a 0 1743
2003 1520 15 27 150 31 n/a n/a 0 1743
2004 1523 11 28 175 29 n/a n/a 0 1766
2005 1565 12 24 174 39 n/a n/a 0 1814
2006 1641 11 26 186 39 n/a n/a 0 1903
2007 1613 9 37 204 44 n/a n/a 0 1907
2008 1548 18 37 210 24 n/a n/a 0 1837
2009 1610 17 41 219 27 n/a n/a 0 1914
2010 1590 18 41 195 32 n/a n/a 0 1876
2011 1502 18 33 232 37 2 14 0 1838
2012 1395 16 38 215 30 1 17 0 1712
2013 1343 19 38 214 28 3 14 0 1659
2014 1315 15 27 211 32 5 16 0 1621
2015 1265 12 34 210 32 2 24 0 1579
2016 1216 15 28 211 27 4 27 0 1528
2017 1221 15 20 204 23 6 29 0 1518
2018 1183 13 18 223 18 4 37 0 1496
2019 1172 12 17 235 24 4 44 0 1508
2020 1158 14 14 242 25 3 74 0 1530
2021 1080 12 17 256 22 4 60 0 1451
2022 1042 14 17 271 24 2 75 0 1445
2023 1058 9 14 262 21 3 69 0 1436

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 Prescott High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1472 71.3 20.6 n/a
1989 1736 90.5 19.1 n/a
1990 1531 86.5 17.6 n/a
1991 1432 84.3 16.9 n/a
1992 1428 82.0 17.4 n/a
1993 1616 79.0 20.5 n/a
1994 1688 84.0 20.1 n/a
1995 1661 79.0 21.0 n/a
1996 1661 79.0 21.0 n/a
1997 1687 76.1 22.2 n/a
1998 1733 73.4 23.6 n/a
1999 1711 76.8 22.3 n/a
2000 1695 77.9 21.8 n/a
2001 1618 75.5 21.4 n/a
2002 1743 76.2 22.9 n/a
2003 1743 76.2 22.9 n/a
2004 1766 77.4 22.8 8.6
2005 1814 79.1 22.9 9.3
2006 1903 88.0 21.6 4.3
2007 1907 90.3 21.1 4.4
2008 1837 91.6 20.1 0.2
2009 1914 88.8 21.6 17.8
2010 1876 88.5 21.2 24.6
2011 1838 83.9 21.8 18.4
2012 1712 95.7 17.8 24.8
2013 1659 74.9 22.1 n/a
2014 1621 73.6 22.0 0.6
2015 1579 67.0 23.5 25.6
2016 1528 65.0 23.5 22.7
2017 1518 63.2 23.9 32.3
2018 1496 62.5 23.9 23.9
2019 1508 61.7 24.4 22.9
2020 1530 55.9 27.3 21
2021 1451 58.2 24.9 n/a
2022 1445 61.9 23.3 9.1
2023 1436 66.1 21.7 20.9

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 Prescott High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1472 71.3 20.6 n/a
1989 1736 90.5 19.1 n/a
1990 1531 86.5 17.6 n/a
1991 1432 84.3 16.9 n/a
1992 1428 82.0 17.4 n/a
1993 1616 79.0 20.5 n/a
1994 1688 84.0 20.1 n/a
1995 1661 79.0 21.0 n/a
1996 1661 79.0 21.0 n/a
1997 1687 76.1 22.2 n/a
1998 1733 73.4 23.6 n/a
1999 1711 76.8 22.3 n/a
2000 1695 77.9 21.8 n/a
2001 1618 75.5 21.4 n/a
2002 1743 76.2 22.9 n/a
2003 1743 76.2 22.9 n/a
2004 1766 77.4 22.8 8.6
2005 1814 79.1 22.9 9.3
2006 1903 88.0 21.6 4.3
2007 1907 90.3 21.1 4.4
2008 1837 91.6 20.1 0.2
2009 1914 88.8 21.6 17.8
2010 1876 88.5 21.2 24.6
2011 1838 83.9 21.8 18.4
2012 1712 95.7 17.8 24.8
2013 1659 74.9 22.1 n/a
2014 1621 73.6 22.0 0.6
2015 1579 67.0 23.5 25.6
2016 1528 65.0 23.5 22.7
2017 1518 63.2 23.9 32.3
2018 1496 62.5 23.9 23.9
2019 1508 61.7 24.4 22.9
2020 1530 55.9 27.3 21
2021 1451 58.2 24.9 n/a
2022 1445 61.9 23.3 9.1
2023 1436 66.1 21.7 20.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prescott High School

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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 $307 (3.9%) $129 (1.7%) $744 (9.5%) $5,382 (68.8%) $1,999 (25.6%) $7,382 (94.4%) $7,818
2020 $111 (1.5%) $233 (3.1%) $454 (6.0%) $5,520 (73.2%) $1,676 (22.2%) $7,196 (95.4%) $7,540
2021 $840 (9.2%) $492 (5.4%) $2,172 (23.7%) $5,859 (63.9%) $1,982 (21.6%) $7,842 (85.5%) $9,174
2022 $634 (7.0%) $343 (3.8%) $1,610 (17.8%) $6,154 (68.0%) $1,918 (21.2%) $8,072 (89.2%) $9,049

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prescott High School

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 122nd of 285 High schoolsRanks 117th of 469 High schools
 17.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15081436
 4.8%
African American129
 25%
American Indian2421
 12.5%
Asian1714
 17.6%
Hispanic235262
 11.5%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White11721058
 9.7%
Two or More Races4469
 56.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.9%20.9%
 2.1%


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Prescott High School ranks 102nd of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,436 students attended Prescott High School.

Students at Prescott High School are 74% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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