Williams Field High School vs. Higley High School
Should I attend Williams Field High School or Higley 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
Williams Field High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Graduation Rate
Higley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
8-12
8-12
Total Students
1,966 students
2,174 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#612 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#522 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Graduation Rate
97%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
511
554
Grade 10 Students
521
593
Grade 11 Students
483
517
Grade 12 Students
451
510
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
21%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
58%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
