| Payson High School | |
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| Location | |
| 514 Wade Lane Payson, Arizona, 85541 United States |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Principal | Kathe Ketchem |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 788 HS students (Oct. 2010) |
| Color(s) | Purple/gold |
| Mascot | Longhorns |
| Website | [http://www.pusd.k12.az.us/phs/ |
Payson High School is a 3A division high school located in the rural town of Payson, Arizona. It has approximately 800 students.
The Payson Longhorns are well known for their wrestling program with legend Dennis Pirch as long time coach, Rc Lahaye who is now Grand Canyon University Wrestling Coach is a former three-time state champion from Payson.
Payson won the 3A State Championship in Boys Track and Field in 1987, 1988, 1990, and in 1991.
Payson also won the State Championship in football in 1977, 1981, 1998, and in 2008.
Payson High School's Modern Choir performed in Carnegie Hall in June 2007.
Many areas of practical education course are covered at Payson High School. Vocational courses include Autos, Drafting, Home Economics, Parenting, Business, Band, Chorus, Drama, IC3 and A+ Computer Certification.
Core classes are, as always, a part of the educational experience. Math, Science, English and History are all subjects covered extensively.
Advanced placement (AP) classes offered include: