Higley High School vs. Williams Field High School
Should I attend Higley High School or Williams Field High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Higley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Graduation Rate
Williams Field High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,174 students in grades 8-12, Higley High School ranks in the top 30% 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 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,966 students in grades 8-12, Williams Field High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
8-12
8-12
Total Students
2,174 students
1,966 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
106 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#612 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Graduation Rate
95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
554
511
Grade 10 Students
593
521
Grade 11 Students
517
483
Grade 12 Students
510
451
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
22%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
66%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
