Payson Center for Success High School is an alternative public high school located in the rural town of Payson, Arizona. The school is one of two high schools within Payson Unified School District. PCSHS accommodates grades 9–12, and in 2016–17, the school had a student body of 103.
Payson Center For Success - Online ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students (20-21)
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(20-21)4%
5%
Asian
(20-21)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(20-21)24%
46%
Black
(20-21)1%
6%
White
(20-21)68%
36%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)3%
4%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
3%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Payson Center For Success - Online?
The graduation rate of Payson Center For Success - Online is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Payson Center For Success - Online?
109 students attend Payson Center For Success - Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Payson Center For Success - Online students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Payson Center For Success - Online offer ?
Payson Center For Success - Online offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Payson Center For Success - Online part of?
Payson Center For Success - Online is part of Payson Unified District (4209).
School Calendar
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