Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Higley Traditional Academy 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 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Higley Traditional Academy serves the northwest part of Gilbert, AZ, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a drive of just 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance being about 2.1 miles from the school's location.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Higley Traditional Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Higley Traditional Academy's student population of 726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
726 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
Average Class Size
17 students
School Rankings
Higley Traditional Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Higley Traditional Academy is 0.62, 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
#154 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higley Traditional Academy's ranking?
Higley Traditional Academy is ranked #154 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Higley Traditional Academy often compared to?
Higley Traditional Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Pointe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Higley Traditional Academy?
726 students attend Higley Traditional Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Higley Traditional Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Higley Traditional Academy?
Higley Traditional Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Higley Traditional Academy offer ?
Higley Traditional Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Higley Traditional Academy part of?
Higley Traditional Academy is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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