Payson High School

About Payson High School

Payson High School is a public high school located in Payson, Arizona. It is part of the Payson Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum, with an emphasis on college preparation. Students can choose from a variety of courses, including Advanced Placement classes and electives. Payson High School also has a strong athletics program, with teams competing in football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, and more. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including student government, art, drama, and music programs. Payson High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach their highest potential.

Address:	301 S Mclane Rd Payson, AZ 85547
Phone:	(928) 472-5788
Site:	pusd10.org
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	561 students

Overview Payson High School

Payson High School serves 561 students in grades 9-12.
Payson High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Payson High School

Payson High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Payson High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.