Mission Statement Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for a quality, comprehensive education, where all students can reach their full potential as responsible, ethical, and productive members of society.
Continuously accredited since 1917 by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association
School Profile
Prescott High School is a comprehensive four-year high school serving the tri-city area of Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Chino Valley, in Yavapai County, Arizona. The combined population is approximately 83,000, based on 2005 projections.
Prescott High School has earned the distinguished label of "Excelling School" from the Arizona Department of Education for the last two years.
ADVANCED CURRICULUM
Prescott High School offers seven advanced placement courses in the following areas: English, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, World History, Government, and Studio Art. These courses are designated with an "AP" as part of the course name.
During the 2005-2006 schoolyear, 92 students sat for 131 advanced placement exams; 62% received a score of 3 or better.
PHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
| English | 4 credits |
| Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Science | 3 credits |
| Social Studies | 3.5 credits |
| Fine Arts/CTE | 1.5 credits |
| Physical Ed | 1 credit |
| Electives | 6 credits |
| TOTAL | 22 CREDITS |
AZ STATE UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
| English | 4 credits |
| Mathematics | 4 credits |
| Science | 3 credits |
| Social Studies | 2 credits |
| Fine Arts | 1 credit |
| Foreign Language | 2 credits |
| TOTAL | 16 CREDITS |
PHS GRADUATES WITH DISTINCTION
Seniors who attain the following:
- Cumulative GPA of 4.0 or above
- Earned at least 24 credits
- Excelled at one or more PHS AP course
- Met AZ State University requirements
FAST FACTS
GRADES: 9-12
ENROLLMENT: 1880
MASCOT: Badger
COLORS: Blue & Gold
GRAD RATE: 95%
POST HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT
54% - 2-year college
37% - 4-year university
9% - Other
COLLEGE TESTING MEAN SCORES
| SAT 1 | Critical Rdg. | Math | Writing | ACT Comp. |
| PHS | 534 | 542 | 509 | 23.3 |
| State | 521 | 528 | 509 | 21.6 |
| Nat'l. | 503 | 518 | 497 | 21.1 |
89 members of the Class of 2006 were offered academic, athletic, and special achievement scholarships totaling $1,150,460.
The graduating class of 2006 had one commended student in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
TRANSCRIPT INTERPRETATION
| Grade | Points | AP Points | Scale |
| A | 4.0 | 5.0 | 90-100 |
| B | 3.0 | 4.0 | 80-89 |
| C | 2.0 | 3.0 | 70-79 |
| D | 1.0 | 2.0 | 60-69 |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 | Below 60 |
I=Incomplete
*F = Failing grade given by Administration
NC=No credit due to attendance violation
NM= Audit
NC/NM not calculated in the GPA
All classes are included in the GPA and both weighted and unweighted GPA are indicated on the transcript.
A grade of "P" is passing and is not computed in the GPA. A grade of "P" given for a (course name): IS is equal to 80% or better in our independent study program, PEAK.
Prescott High School does not publish class rank.
All classes meet for 54 minutes or more weekdays for eighteen weeks per semester for .5 credit.