Higley Traditional Academy
Higley Traditional Academy serves 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Higley Traditional Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Higley Traditional Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Higley Traditional Academy's student population of 662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 662 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Rankings
Higley Traditional Academy is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Higley Traditional Academy is 0.64, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #159 out of 2120 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 55% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Higley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Chaparral Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Chaparral Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 876 students10
0.7 miles
3380 East Frye Road
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7900 0.7 K-8 876 - Gilbert San Tan Charter School Charter School
Math: 46% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 793 students10
1.0 miles
3959 East Elliot Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 222-0811 1 K-12 793 - Gilbert Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center Grades: PK | 34 students
1.3 miles
1100 S Recker Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-7000 1.3 PK 34 - Gilbert Gateway Pointe Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 723 students10
1.4 miles
2069 South De La Torre Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700 1.4 PK-8 723 - Gilbert Evit - Higley High School Vocational School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-1210
1.5 miles
4068 E. Pecos Road
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 461-4109 1.5 9-12 n/a
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