Serving 892 students in grades 5-12, Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep 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 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 892 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep's student population of 892 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
892 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale 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 - Scottsdale Prep is 0.51, 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
#126 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
11%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
68%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is ranked #126 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep often compared to?
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Basis Scottsdale by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep?
The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep?
892 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is part of Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep located?
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is located in the North Scottsdale neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in North Scottsdale.
School Reviews
5 9/15/2023
Great school!
4 3/23/2019
A lot of stress but great education
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