Raymond S. Kellis High School is a public secondary school located in Glendale, Arizona, United States, part of the Peoria Unified School District. It opened in August 2004 due to overcrowding at Peoria High School and rapid population growth in the surrounding area.
Serving 1,691 students in grades 7-12, Raymond S. Kellis ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond S. Kellis's student population of 1,691 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,691 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Black, Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Make It Your Kellis, Make It Our Kellis
School Rankings
Raymond S. Kellis ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond S. Kellis is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
60%
49%
Black
9%
6%
White
22%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond S. Kellis's ranking?
Raymond S. Kellis is ranked #1100 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Raymond S. Kellis often compared to?
Raymond S. Kellisis often viewed alongside schools like Peoria High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raymond S. Kellis?
The graduation rate of Raymond S. Kellis is 91%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Raymond S. Kellis?
1,691 students attend Raymond S. Kellis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Raymond S. Kellis students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond S. Kellis?
Raymond S. Kellis has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raymond S. Kellis offer ?
Raymond S. Kellis offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond S. Kellis part of?
Raymond S. Kellis is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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