Below Average
#1676 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Higley Virtual Academy
School · Higley Unified School District (4248) · Gilbert, AZ
A Higley Unified School District (4248) school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
2935 S RECKER RD, Gilbert, AZ 85295
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Higley Virtual Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
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Where Higley Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creo Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–9 | 2.1 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy of Applied TechnologiesCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Gilbert Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,470 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 2,431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Higley Unified School District (4248)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #16 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 Virtual Academy is listed in Higley Unified School District (4248); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Higley Virtual Academy
Higley Virtual Academy is a public school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Higley Unified School District (4248), serving approximately 102 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 51:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,676 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Higley Virtual Academy
What grades does Higley Virtual Academy serve?
Higley Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Higley Virtual Academy?
Higley Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higley Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Higley Virtual Academy is 51:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Higley Virtual Academy rank in AZ?
Higley Virtual Academy ranks #1,676 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Higley Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Higley Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Higley Virtual Academy has 47% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Higley Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Higley Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Higley Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Higley Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 51:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 279-7000
- Area population (ZIP 85295)
- 54,697
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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