Higley High School is a high school in Gilbert, Arizona, United States. It is one of two high schools run by the Higley Unified School District. On December 9, 2022, Higley's varsity football team defeated Cactus 41-21 to capture the 5A state championship, their first in school history.
Serving 2,163 students in grades 8-12, Higley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Higley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Higley High School's student population of 2,163 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Higley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Higley High School is 0.54, 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
#162 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
20%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
65%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higley High School's ranking?
Higley High School is ranked #162 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Higley High School often compared to?
Higley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williams Field High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Higley High School?
The graduation rate of Higley High School is 96%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Higley High School?
2,163 students attend Higley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Higley High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Higley High School?
Higley High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Higley High School offer ?
Higley High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Higley High School part of?
Higley High School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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