Higley Unified School District (4248)

2935 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295-7846
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Higley Unified School District (4248) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 12,887 students in Higley Unified School District (4248). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Higley Unified School District (4248) have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
12,887 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
714 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Higley Unified School District (4248), which is ranked within the top 20% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#89 out of 631 school districts
(Top 20%)
57%
35%
60%
40%
37%
24%
96%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
48%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
60%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,565 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,223 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$136 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,565
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,223
$11,323

Best Higley Unified School District (4248) Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5205 S Soboba St
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 279-8700
Grades: K-6
| 776 students
Rank: #22.
Williams Field High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2076 S. Higley Road
Higley, AZ 85236
(480) 279-8000
Grades: 8-12
| 2,195 students
Rank: #33.
Higley High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Grades: 8-12
| 2,163 students
Rank: #44.
San Tan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3443 E Calistoga Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 896 students
Rank: #55.
Higley Traditional Academy
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3391 E Vest Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 793 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3507 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 622 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cortina Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19680 S 188th St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 664 students
Rank: #88.
Sossaman Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8500
Grades: 7-8
| 1,024 students
Rank: #99.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4333 S Deanza Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Grades: PK-8
| 538 students
Rank: #1010.
Power Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4351 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 592 students
Rank: #1111.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3380 E Frye Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7900
Grades: K-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1212.
Higley Virtual Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2935 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7000
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1313.
Cooley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #1414.
Gateway Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2069 South De La Torre Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 780 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
Special Education School
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Grades: PK
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center
Special Education School
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Grades: PK
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Higley Unified School District (4248) manages 16 public schools serving 12,887 students.
What is the rank of Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Higley Unified School District (4248) is ranked #89 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
60% of Higley Unified School District (4248) students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Higley Unified School District (4248) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Higley Unified School District (4248)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,223 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,887 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 96% (Top 1% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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