Raymond S. Kellis

8990 W ORANGEWOOD AVE
GLENDALE, AZ 85305

www.peoriaunified.org/kellis

1,691 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Raymond S. Kellis High School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is part of the Peoria Unified School District. It serves a diverse student body and is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school emphasizes college and career readiness, offering programs such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and dual-enrollment opportunities that allow students to earn college credit while still in high school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Raymond S. Kellis is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and strong community engagement. The school offers a robust selection of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which are designed to help students develop leadership skills and personal interests outside the classroom. By prioritizing a supportive campus culture and maintaining strong communication with families, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the workforce, and their roles as contributing members of the community.

1,691

Total Students

79.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Raymond S. Kellis
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	1,017
Black	159
Asian	65
Two or More	66
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,017 (60.1%)
White
365 (21.6%)
Black
159 (9.4%)
Two or More
66 (3.9%)
Asian
65 (3.8%)
American Indian
15 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

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)412-5425
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/kellis
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 453

Grade 10 419

Grade 11 433

Grade 12 386