Excellent
#367 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 18% in state
Higley High School
High School · Higley Unified School District (4248) · Gilbert, AZ
A Higley Unified School District (4248) high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4068 E PECOS RD, Gilbert, AZ 85295
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Higley High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Higley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,288
Median home value
$527,400
Median rent
$1,965/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85295; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evit - Higley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Higley Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Evit - East CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 10–12 | 0.9 mi | 97 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Higley Unified School District (4248)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $9,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Higley High School is listed in Higley Unified School District (4248); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Higley High School
Higley High School is a public high school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Higley Unified School District (4248), serving approximately 2,163 students in grades 8th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Higley High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Higley High School
What grades does Higley High School serve?
Higley High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Higley High School?
Higley High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Higley High School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Higley High School rank in AZ?
Higley High School ranks #367 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Higley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Higley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Higley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Higley High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Higley High School a charter school?
No, Higley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Higley High School a Title I school?
No, Higley High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- Phone
- (480) 279-7300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85295)
- 54,697
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85295; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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