About PHS


Certified by the North Central Association since 1917 and providing 9th through 12th graders many flexible options, PHS offers the full spectrum of academics, including Advanced Placement and Honors courses complemented by athletics, theater, fine arts, choir, band, and vocational education programs. The effectiveness of such an educational experience as a competitive edge for the future is demonstrated by the accomplishments of PHS graduates who have received the nation's most prestigious scholarships and attended its top colleges, including all four service academies.

Fast Facts
Principal: Mrs. Totsy McCraley
Grades: 9-12
Student Population: 1900
Mascot: Badger
Colors: Blue & Gold
School Hours: 7:05 a.m. (Early Bird) to 3:09 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. / 7:05 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. Wed.
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mailing Address: 1050 N. Ruth Street, Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone Numbers:
Main Office 928-445-2322
Attendance Office 928-445-0900
District Office 928-445-5400 | 800-445-9806
District Web Site: www.prescottschools.com
General Information: info@prescottschools.com
Emergency Closures/ Delay Information: www.prescottschools.com/
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RECENT HONORS:
PHS has had more Flinn Scholars than any other high school in Arizona
2008: Arizona "Excelling" School
2008: PHS's Pride of Prescott Mardching Band invited to performance in London New Year's Day parade in 2010, under the direction of Mr. Dan Bradstreet
2008: Outstanding Ensemble Award - Into the Woods Production
2008: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, Into the Woods - Student Caroline Marolf ; Outstanding Supporting Actress of the Year, Into the Woods - Student Carly Jonovich
2008: Arizona State Wrestling Champion - Student Max Payne
2008: Guinness Book of World Records, longest continuous break-dance hand wave - PHS Students and Staff
2008: U.S. Air Force Academy appointment - Student Heather Watts
2007: Yavapai County First-Year Teacher of the Year - Ms. Andrea Rinde
2007: Cross County State Champion - Student Ben Schild
2007: Outstanding Instruction Award, U.S. Air Force - Col. Denny Peeples
2007: Distinguished Unit Recognition Award - PHS ASLA Program
2006: Winner, ASBA Jack Peterson Photography Contest - Student Amanda Shapter
2006: Students place 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st Overall, 1st in College Bowl - Science Day Competition (nationwide)
2005: Simultaneous Flinn Scholar and National Merit Scholar - Student Adrienne Contos
2003: Yavapai County High School Teacher of the Year - Mr. Tom Bockman
2003: Yavapai County High School Teacher of the Year Runner-Up - Mrs. Sherry Baca
2000: 4A Desert Sky Region Athletic Excellence Award
2000: State Cross Country Championship - Student Jennifer Klein