Ironwood High School

6051 W SWEETWATER AVE
GLENDALE, AZ 85304

www.peoriaunified.org/ironwood

1,804 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Ironwood High School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution within the Peoria Unified School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive approach to student development. The campus provides a traditional high school experience supported by a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs, all designed to foster a sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ironwood High School emphasizes preparing students for life after graduation through rigorous coursework and various college and career readiness programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment where faculty and staff focus on both the intellectual and personal growth of their students. With its central location in the Glendale area, Ironwood continues to be a staple of the local community, dedicated to upholding the academic standards and values of the Peoria Unified School District.

1,804

Total Students

89.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ironwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	656
Hispanic	797
Black	133
Asian	79
Two or More	109
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
797 (44.2%)
White
656 (36.4%)
Black
133 (7.4%)
Two or More
109 (6.0%)
Asian
79 (4.4%)
American Indian
21 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)486-6400
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/ironwood
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,804
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 486

Grade 10 468

Grade 11 440

Grade 12 410