Serving 851 students in grades 5-12, Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep's student population of 851 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
851 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep ranks within the top 5% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
10%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
76%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is ranked #73 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep often compared to?
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Basis Scottsdale by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep?
The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep?
851 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is part of Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District.
School Reviews
5 9/15/2023
Great school!
4 3/23/2019
A lot of stress but great education
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