Serving 540 students in grades 6-12, Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is 0.65, 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
#336 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Chargers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is ranked #336 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep?
The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep?
540 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep?
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is part of Arete Preparatory Academy (89486) School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep located?
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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