Prescott High School (Arizona)
| Prescott High School | |
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| Location | |
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1050 N. Ruth Street Prescott, Arizona United States |
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| Coordinates | 34°33′47″N 112°28′41″W / 34.563068°N 112.477959°WCoordinates: 34°33′47″N 112°28′41″W / 34.563068°N 112.477959°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Prescott Unified School District |
| Principal | Stephanie Hillig |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,667 (October 1, 2012) |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Badger |
| Website | Prescott High School |
Prescott High School is a public high school located in the city of Prescott, Arizona. It is the only high school in the Prescott Unified School District. Historically, Prescott High School drew students from various adjacent school districts, mostly in Prescott Valley (Humboldt Unified School District) and Chino Valley, Arizona (Chino Valley Unified School District), via bussing; those districts later established their own high schools.
PHS offers a solid academic program, including Advanced Placement and Honors courses. Courses offered include Business & Technology, English, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Industrial Technology, Air Force Junior ROTC, Mathematics, PEAK, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, and Special Education. Students also have the opportunity to participate in athletics, theater, orchestra, choir, band, jazz band, Academic Decathlon, and vocational education programs.
The Arizona Department of Education has awarded Prescott High School the distinguished label of "Excelling School" for the last two years. Since 1917, the school has been continuously accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Prescott High School is a member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association and is classified in the 4A Conference for schools with an enrollment of 950–1899 students.
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