AZHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Payson High School — School Profile & District Info
High|PAYSON, Arizona|Payson Unified District (4209)
PAYSON, AZ 85547
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
748
Student:Teacher
17.8:1
Locale
Town
District
Payson Unified District (4209)Phone
(928)472-5788School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
30-34%
Math Proficiency
20-24%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
8 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.9:1
Worse than average in AZDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,456
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 37%Local 49%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$379,855
-1.8% YoY
Payson, AZ metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
733
Current enrollment
Stable(+5% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Payson High School
Payson High School currently enrolls 748 students across High grade levels. The school operates under Payson Unified District (4209) in AZ.
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