Higley Traditional Academy
Tel:
(480)279-6800
- Higley Traditional Academy serves 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Higley Traditional Academy's student population of 696 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 696 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Higley Traditional Academy's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Higley Traditional Academy is 0.59, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #108 out of 1,842 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Higley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Higley Traditional Academy is San Tan Charter School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chaparral Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chaparral Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Chaparral Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 888 students
0.7 miles
3380 East Frye Road
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480)279-7900 0.7 K-8 888 - Chandler Pieceful Solutions Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 36 students
0.9 miles
1515 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480)309-4792 0.9 K-5 36 - Gilbert San Tan Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 692 students
1.0 miles
3959 East Elliot Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480)222-0811 1.0 K-12 692 - Gilbert Gateway Pointe Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 767 students
1.4 miles
2069 South De La Torre Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480)279-7700 1.4 PK-8 767 - Gilbert Evit - Higley High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.5 miles
4068 E. Pecos Road
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480)461-4109 1.5 9-12 n/a
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