Serving 522 students in grades 7-12, Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep's student population of 522 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep is 0.61, 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
#133 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
22%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep is ranked #133 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep?
The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep?
522 students attend Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep part of?
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep is part of North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep located?
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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