Great Hearts Anthem is a public charter elementary and high school in north Phoenix, Arizona. It is operated by Great Hearts Academies. The school opened in 2009, and currently has a student population of 1,029 students. The school is currently ranked 5,731st in the United States.
Serving 1,023 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Great Hearts Academies - Anthem 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 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,023 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep's student population of 1,023 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,023 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Navy Blue, Maroon
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
16%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
64%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep is ranked #64 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep often compared to?
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeline Academy Inc. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep?
The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep?
1,023 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep is part of Anthem Preparatory Academy (90532) School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep located?
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep is located in the Anthem neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 6 other public schools located in Anthem.
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