Payson Center For Success High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(20-21)1%
5%
Asian
(20-21)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(20-21)15%
46%
Black
(20-21)n/a
6%
White
(20-21)83%
36%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)40-59%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
13%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Payson Center For Success High School?
The graduation rate of Payson Center For Success High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Payson Center For Success High School?
89 students attend Payson Center For Success High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Payson Center For Success High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Payson Center For Success High School offer ?
Payson Center For Success High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Payson Center For Success High School part of?
Payson Center For Success High School is part of Payson Unified District (4209) School District.
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