Serving 761 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Higley Traditional Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Higley Traditional Academy's student population of 761 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Higley Traditional Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Higley Traditional Academy is 0.64, 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
#203 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
22%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higley Traditional Academy's ranking?
Higley Traditional Academy is ranked #203 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
761 students attend Higley Traditional Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Higley Traditional Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Higley Traditional Academy?
Higley Traditional Academy has a student ration of 19:1, 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
What school district is Higley Traditional Academy part of?
Higley Traditional Academy is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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