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Peoria Unified School District (4237)

Arizona · Public School District
44
Schools
36,527
Students
$10,264
Per-Pupil Spend
-28% nat'l
38.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Peoria Unified School District (4237) is a public school district in Arizona serving 36,527 students across 44 schools. It includes 33 elementary, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,264 is below the national average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (44)
Elementary Schools33 schools
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cactus High School07–121,144
Centennial High School07–122,007
Ironwood High School07–121,922
Liberty High School07–122,603
Peoria Flex Academy08–1292
Peoria High School07–121,566
Raymond S. Kellis07–121,817
Sunrise Mountain High School07–122,018
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GCC Early Childhood Learning LabPK–PK10
Peoria eCampusKG–12189
Sunflower SchoolPK–1225
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,264-28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
35%
State
49.0%
Local (property tax)
35.4%
Federal
15.7%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
44
Schools
36,527
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 44 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,264, spending is 28% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Peoria Unified School District (4237) has 44 public schools, serving a total of 36,527 students.
What is the graduation rate for Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Peoria Unified School District (4237) spend per student?
Peoria Unified School District (4237) spends $10,264 per pupil — 28% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
38% of students in Peoria Unified School District (4237) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
No, Peoria Unified School District (4237) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Peoria Unified School District (4237) serve?
Peoria Unified School District (4237) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Peoria Unified School District (4237) is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.