Higley Unified School District (4248)
School District · Gilbert, Arizona
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,611
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,611
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#25 of 201
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,611
$1,565 vs Arizona median
District size
12,887 students
Much larger than Arizona median
About Higley Unified School District (4248)
Higley Unified School District (4248) is a Gilbert, Arizona school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 12,887 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The district invests $9,611 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Higley Unified School District (4248) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Williams Field High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Higley Unified School District (4248) students show an average math proficiency of 60.6% and ELA proficiency of 61.8%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Higley Unified School District (4248), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Higley Unified School District (4248) with test data.
Schools in Higley Unified School District (4248)
16 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Gilbert
- Total Enrollment
- 12,887
- Teachers (FTE)
- 714
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Higley Unified School District (4248) has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Higley Unified School District (4248)?
The average composite rating for Higley Unified School District (4248) is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Higley Unified School District (4248) spends $9,611 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Higley Unified School District (4248) is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Williams Field High School is the highest-rated school in Higley Unified School District (4248) with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Across schools in Higley Unified School District (4248) with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Higley Unified School District (4248) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Higley Unified School District (4248) has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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