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Peoria High School

1615 N North St, Peoria, IL, 61604

About Peoria High School

Peoria High School is a public high school in Peoria, Illinois, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of five high schools in the Peoria School District 150. There are about 1,400 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 17:1. This means that the teachers can plan lessons. The student body is very diverse, with about 91% of students coming from groups that are not the majority. This is because the people who live in Peoria come from many different cultures. Peoria High School has a lot of different academic programs, such as Advanced Placement® classes and tests. About 11% of students take AP classes. It also has electives and activities outside of school that are all about careers. In the 2025–2026 school year, 1% of students were good at math and 4% were good at reading and English Language Arts (ELA). The school also offers the SAT and ACT for students who want to go to college. Public money pays for things like teaching, student services, and a lot of extracurricular activities.

Peoria High School Contact Information

Address

1615 N North St, Peoria, IL, 61604

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Phone

(309) 672-6630

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%
Reading 1%
State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 1% in Reading.
77
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1483
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 239 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Peoria High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.24%
Asian 0.61%
Hispanic 13.69%
Black 66.55%
Two+ Races 9.1%
Native Am. 0.54%
White
9.24%
Asian
0.61%
Hispanic
13.69%
Black
66.55%
Two+ Races
9.1%
Native Am.
0.54%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1483
48.48%
719 Female
51.52%
764 Male

Student Population

1483 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

370 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Peoria High School is very excited! The school recently celebrated some great things that students have done, like two seniors who are in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program getting full-ride scholarships to Ivy League schools. To help students get ready for college, the school is also offering ACT tutoring sessions. The Peoria High Football Team also put up another plaque in the trophy case to show how hard they worked and how much they cared.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of classes does Peoria High offer?

Ans. Students take STEM, humanities, and arts classes to help them grow in all areas.

Q2. Are there any advanced classes?

Ans. AP and honors classes give students a chance to learn in a more difficult way.

Q3. Does the school give standardized tests?

Ans. Students take the SAT and ACT tests to get ready for college.

Q4. How does the school support students interests outside of school?

Ans. Students can be creative and work together by playing sports, making music, acting, and joining clubs.

Q5. What kinds of help are available?

Ans. Tutoring, workshops, and counseling programs help students with both their schoolwork and their personal lives.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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