Raymond S. Kellis High School

About Raymond S. Kellis High School

Raymond S. Kellis High School is a public high school located in Glendale, Arizona. It is part of the Glendale Union High School District and serves grades 9-12. The school opened in 2003 and is named after Raymond S. Kellis, a local businessman and philanthropist who was an advocate for education in the Glendale community. Raymond S. Kellis High School offers a variety of educational opportunities including Advanced Placement classes, honors classes, and career and technical education courses. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including sports teams, clubs, and organizations. The school has a strong focus on college and career readiness. It has a comprehensive college and career center that helps students explore their options for post-secondary education and career paths. The school also has a dedicated counseling staff to help students with college and career planning. Raymond S. Kellis High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a variety of programs to promote student safety, including a bullying prevention program, a student safety patrol, and a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol. Overall, Raymond S. Kellis High School is a great option for students looking for a quality education in a safe and supportive environment.

Address:	8990 W Orangewood Ave Glendale, AZ 85305
Phone:	(623) 412-5425
Site:	peoriaunified.org
Grades:	7-12
Enrollment:	1,852 students

Overview Raymond S. Kellis High School

Raymond S. Kellis High School serves 1,852 students in grades 7-12.
Raymond S. Kellis High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (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 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Raymond S. Kellis High School

Raymond S. Kellis High School is ranked within the top 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 Raymond S. Kellis High School is 0.61, 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.