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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Administration
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Sports
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Resources & Facilities
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Payson High School is a public school located in PAYSON, AZ. It has 790 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 37% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.
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About Payson High School...
- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- High School
- School District
- Payson Unified School District
- Arizona
- Payson
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
37%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
37%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
82%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1160
6
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
AP Enrollment
7%
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Popular Colleges
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Northern Arizona University
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Arizona State University
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Eastern Arizona College
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Arizona State University - West Campus
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Mesa Community College
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University of California - Los Angeles
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Payson
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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$60,095
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,280
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$305,700
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
54%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.13 responses
Poll
31%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.13 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
35 responses
Prom
26%
Homecoming
23%
Football games
17%
Spirit Week
11%
Marching Band Competitions
9%
DECA
6%
Health Occupation Students of American meeting
6%
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
790
Free or Reduced Lunch
40%
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$44,768
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.8%
39%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.18 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.18 responses
39%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.18 responses
Clubs & Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$8,875/ year
National
$12,239
55%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.22 responses
27%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.22 responses
27%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.22 responses
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Payson High School Reviews
Rating 3.11 out of 5 131 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
My experience at Payson Highschool was good the teachers and other students there were nice, I played sports and was in the band and it was very fun and exciting the the teachers and coaches made you feel like they wanted you there and helped you anytime you needed it.
- Other
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
At Payson High School, many of the teachers and faculty are supportive and helpful during the year. The curriculum is not the highest ranked and neither are the students. However, they do provide the ASPIRE program, which allows students to take college classes at the high school or community college for free during their high school years. Recently, they have been better at placing students in the courses they need, rather than those that are for their grade. I would rather the curriculum for the high school classes be more challenging. Overall, PHS is a good school, but they could be better if they raised their academic standards.
- Junior
- 8 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
My best parts of Highschool was going to school dances,deca, and sports games. The worst part was definitely when covid was still happening switching from online to inoerson all the time was very hard. But overall i had a really good time. I would like to see more envolment in activites outside of school hours
- Senior
- 6 months ago
