Raymond S. Kellis High School
Glendale, AZ 85305
Phone: (623) 412-5425
District: Peoria Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 7,8,9,10,11,12 • 1689 students
Raymond S. Kellis High School, a public school located in Glendale, AZ, serves grades 7-12 in the Peoria Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Raymond S. Kellis High School is a public school located in Glendale, AZ. 1689 students attend Raymond S. Kellis High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
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| College Readiness | 5/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Arizona Department of Education, using 2025 ACT percent college ready data from Arizona Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from Arizona Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Arizona Department of Education. |
Posted: May 21, 2026
I just want to say thank you to all the teachers and staff , they are respectful and cared about my son .
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Posted: February 8, 2026
I was in this school for not even 8 months and then I started getting cyberbullied and harrassed with violent threats everyday I updated the school and expressed how I felt my safety was seriously at risk and I was getting slurs sent to me by students with their first names and faces attached to accounts heck even some of them had our school posted and were apart of clubs on their profiles and with all of the evidence I was giving them they did nothing . They would wait til the end of the day to speak to them and one of the days they did this I expressed THAT MORNING I didnt feel say ans even named who was threatening me . They agreed to a safety contract and then waited to speak to her . She assaulted me at lunch and I got suspended for "not walking away" when running through my head was that if I did that I would be ambushed. This school suspended me for not even getting the chance to defend myself I was held down by a school security guard while that girl got off scott free I was ridiculed and harrassed during my suspension even went as far as leaking my information I sent proof everytime and NOTHING happened to me. I will forever be traumatized because of this schools negligence not to mention its clear the lady vice principal lacks proper experience to be in the position she is in. Do better.
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Posted: December 31, 2021
I have had four boys graduate from Raymond S Kellis HS and I could not be happier with our experience. I know that test scoring is a big deal (Personally, I feel you get what you invest as all of my boys are now college graduates - my youngest is on the way), but culture and character is what makes this school great. From the excellence of the Administrators to the extra-curricular programs to the Unified Sports Program for special needs students, which schools from across the U.S. have travelled here to attempt to replicate in their own schools. This school shines and my sons are better for having attended here.
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Posted: November 6, 2017
I wish that the teachers would involve the parents more. The office staff seem like they hate there job! They are so rude to parents and students.
Posted: July 20, 2016
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Posted: July 20, 2016
Kellis was a great school for me when I was able to go there, which was from freshman to the first couple of weeks of junior year. Fantastic school, my friends were all there, the teachers were alright. Then when I tried to come back for the last few moments of my senior year where I wanted to be in a place where I was comfortable, that's where all the chaos happened. The administration there is terrible and you're better off dealing with other people when it comes to transferring schools or anything from that front office area. They're unorganized, never return phone calls, and don't really care about anyone other than themselves. They say they're positive and will always try to help out their community, but really? Are they when they ignore you and don't pick up their phones? We finally got a hold of someone to transfer schools (unfortunately we needed to be on a variance, but that was fine with us), the lady told us we were able to, but then the next day told us we couldn't because our situation was 'too complicated.' Thanks, Kellis. I was trying to get back to this school because I believed it was wonderful, but after this encounter, never mind. I take it all back, this ruined it for me. Especially after the principal himself (Mr. Wooten) was trying to encourage me not to come to his school, he was basically asking me questions like, "why would it be easier to come here than go to the school near you? Why do you have to come here?" WELL, I wanted to go there because I thought it was an awesome school and I wanted to see my teachers, classmates, and be on the campus that I believed was perfect for me for my final year. But I guess not, Mr. Wooten. After my experience with the front office and how they treated my mom and I and what they put me through - I recommend not even going here. They don't care about your child's needs and from what I've been hearing, don't care if your child is being bullied or anything. The only thing good about this school that's left are the inspiring teachers (I don't even know if they're still teaching there) and the nurse's office - they actually are really nice. Thanks for the mental stress you put me through, even if my senior year still went fine, it would have been better if I went here. But did I go here in the end? No. Thanks, Raymond S. Kellis.
Posted: February 23, 2015
This school promotes bullying from students and teachers. They are amazingly horrible and preparing kids for the future. They live in a bubble of fantasy.
Posted: August 24, 2014
I am a sophmore at raymond s kellis high school and yes there are teachers that you won't like but every school has teachers like that so you can't use that as an exuse. Cougar Pride is it in you? Absolutly!!! own it!!
Posted: January 24, 2014
I was an honors student at Raymond S. Kellis and my English teacher caused me so much mental stress that I had to change schools, more than half of her class ended up failing because she didn't know how to grade papers.My family has gone through so much for the teacher's lack of support, my Biology teacher would always show up for first hour late, you're better off going somewhere else.
Posted: June 13, 2013
Does anyone know if Raymond Kellis High School has a ROTC program and do they have any astronomy or aero space clubs?
Posted: April 29, 2013
I am currently a senior attending Kellis for the fourth year. The student body displays exceptional "Cougar Pride" and demonstrates it well through pep rallies and games. The best part of the school is the teachers, of course. They all treat you like family if you treat them with the respect they deserve. The administration have been great help since day one. The counselors are awesome at what they do and try to provide the best for their students. If I were a parent, I would have my kids attend this high school.
Posted: March 10, 2013
My daughter is a freshman at this high school. I have become very disappointed and mistrusting with administration when it comes to bullying and harassment of a student. They say they are proud to be bully free, however when it is reported to them, the harassed student deals with retaliation from the students who victimized them. And they wonder why my child hesitates to say anything anymore. The school has since focused the problem in my child and blames her and myself as a parent. Way to go Kellis!
Posted: October 28, 2012
If you have the chance to send your kids anywhere else you should - this school is a mess
Posted: August 3, 2012
Raymond S. Kellis H.S. has an exceptional reputation in the community for quality education, and I cant attest to this, as my son has attended since his sohpomore year. He states he would not want to go anywhere else to finish out his H.S. education. And even though we are planning to move, we have chosen to put it off until he has "walked across the stage."
Posted: February 1, 2012
Raymond S. Kellis is an exceptional school, with a loving and caring community and environment. The teachers here are one of a kind, spending numerous hours preparing easy to learn lesson plans. Making friends is simple and easy as everyone is on the lookout for new people. Never feel left out with RSK! Overall, one of the best campuses in the district with its cleanliness. The arts, academics, and dance departments are truly amazing. Recommended for anyone.
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