Is Higley High School a good school?

Higley High School ranks 63 rd of 469 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Higley High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,137 students attended Higley High School.

What is the racial makeup of Higley High School?

Students at Higley High School are 66% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Higley High School?

Higley High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bridges Elementary School Elementary : Centennial Elementary School Elementary : Cortina Elementary Elementary : Power Ranch Elementary Elementary : San Tan Elementary Middle : Sossaman Middle School

Higley High School

Public 8-12

4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295-2529

(480) 279-7300

District: Higley Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
63^rd of 469 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,713

Feeder schools for Higley High School:

Elementary:	Bridges Elementary School
	Centennial Elementary School
	Cortina Elementary
	Power Ranch Elementary
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	San Tan Elementary
Middle:	Sossaman Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 2,137

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

Hispanic:

20.3%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Higley High School ranks better than 86.6% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.6. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Higley High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), Hispanic (20.3%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Higley High School is 20.9. (See more...)

Compare Higley High School employs 102 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Higley High School is $5,713.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Higley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Higley High School 63^rd of 469 Arizona public high schools. (See Higley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Higley Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Higley Unified School District 81^st of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Higley High School

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Rank History for all students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	86.55	58^th	395	85.3%
2010	80.17	83^rd	403	79.4%
2011	80.66	84^th	397	78.8%
2012	84.49	66^th	471	86.0%
2013	84.18	59^th	491	88.0%
2014	88.00	37^th	394	90.6%
2015	59.85	74^th	261	71.6%
2016	75.77	63^rd	406	84.5%
2017	77.35	57^th	416	86.3%
2018	80.41	42^nd	420	90.0%
2019	77.45	33^rd	285	88.4%
2021	86.66	56^th	509	89.0%
2022	78.81	66^th	464	85.8%
2023	83.60	63^rd	469	86.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	71.06	11^th	76	85.5%
2019	36.71	19^th	25	24.0%
2021	58.56	125^th	374	66.6%
2022	52.40	120^th	282	57.4%
2023	65.45	53^rd	199	73.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	79.65	14^th	155	91.0%
2021	79.97	32^nd	422	92.4%
2022	61.81	63^rd	380	83.4%
2023	49.72	57^th	172	66.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	78.46	25^th	253	90.1%
2023	78.00	47^th	347	86.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	83.49	31^st	354	91.2%
2019	81.21	29^th	247	88.3%
2021	88.95	48^th	492	90.2%
2022	83.48	49^th	456	89.3%
2023	79.14	67^th	406	83.5%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	41.42	54^th	102	47.1%
2022	89.90	1^st	125	99.2%
2023	53.33	38^th	74	48.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	78.19	52^nd	370	85.9%
2019	74.75	41^st	238	82.8%
2021	80.34	75^th	492	84.8%
2022	77.28	78^th	455	82.9%
2023	85.29	51^st	429	88.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	51.17	36^th	83	56.6%
2019	59.62	14^th	44	68.2%
2021	80.87	43^rd	231	81.4%
2022	76.74	52^nd	238	78.2%
2023	66.87	42^nd	146	71.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	63.75	38^th	122	68.9%
2021	80.70	31^st	306	89.9%
2022	85.17	21^st	301	93.0%
2023	62.20	61^st	201	69.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	84.62	21^st	311	93.2%
2019	85.92	10^th	183	94.5%
2021	80.53	60^th	479	87.5%
2022	70.45	81^st	441	81.6%
2023	84.45	33^rd	379	91.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.29	115^th	256	55.1%
2022	25.05	150^th	255	41.2%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	88.10	10^th	94	89.4%
2022	69.84	23^rd	129	82.2%
2023	70.94	4^th	41	90.2%

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Rank History for White students at Higley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	75.90	47^th	291	83.8%
2019	73.49	32^nd	217	85.3%
2021	77.77	81^st	448	81.9%
2022	66.77	96^th	409	76.5%
2023	72.58	81^st	371	78.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Higley High School is a great school. I have three sons and they all attended HHS. The teachers there are REMARKABLE they truly encourage students to do their best and be their best. One of my kids was encouraged by a teacher to run for Student Body President, and won. My other two kids are in sports and these coaches understand how important school is. But, to say the least all my kids have graduated from HHS and have done great things in their lives. Two of my kids went to UC Berkley and the other is attending Stanford University. When I asked them how they got to where they are today,all three thank the teachers at HHS. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Higley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	400	16	16	76	10	n/a	n/a	518
2003	400	16	16	76	10	n/a	n/a	518
2004	889	31	35	150	21	n/a	n/a	1126
2005	1113	63	49	230	23	n/a	n/a	1478
2006	1230	86	70	263	32	n/a	n/a	1681
2007	1395	104	79	336	29	n/a	n/a	1943
2008	1065	102	87	312	26	n/a	n/a	1592
2009	934	111	83	275	28	n/a	n/a	1431
2010	824	101	85	262	16	n/a	n/a	1288
2011	903	85	77	312	22	3	25	1427
2012	972	86	66	306	23	2	36	1491
2013	1032	95	72	354	16	2	54	1625
2014	1123	82	75	334	15	2	49	1680
2015	1063	73	78	313	11	4	54	1596
2016	1107	82	82	336	4	6	53	1670
2017	1073	84	72	331	11	3	65	1639
2018	1094	77	61	317	7	6	62	1624
2019	1235	64	59	347	11	6	80	1802
2020	1299	66	59	369	15	5	94	1907
2021	1409	70	74	392	19	13	92	2069
2022	1429	83	68	459	16	11	108	2174
2023	1414	91	66	434	14	9	109	2137

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Higley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	518	43.8	11.8	n/a
2003	518	43.8	11.8	n/a
2004	1126	52.7	21.4	n/a
2005	1478	73.4	20.1	n/a
2006	1681	82.3	20.4	12.3
2007	1943	91.6	21.2	10.6
2008	1592	60.3	26.4	14.3
2009	1431	63.4	22.6	17.4
2010	1288	52.8	24.3	24.8
2011	1427	61.1	23.3	21.5
2012	1491	61.1	24.4	24.3
2013	1625	71.2	22.8	25
2014	1680	70.4	23.8	20.6
2015	1596	71.0	22.4	17.7
2016	1670	69.0	24.2	8.6
2017	1639	79.4	20.6	16.5
2018	1624	77.6	20.9	12.9
2019	1802	81.9	22.0	13
2020	1907	87.4	21.8	13
2021	2069	96.1	21.5	n/a
2022	2174	104.8	20.7	4.7
2023	2137	102.0	20.9	11.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Higley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	518	43.8	11.8	n/a
2003	518	43.8	11.8	n/a
2004	1126	52.7	21.4	n/a
2005	1478	73.4	20.1	n/a
2006	1681	82.3	20.4	12.3
2007	1943	91.6	21.2	10.6
2008	1592	60.3	26.4	14.3
2009	1431	63.4	22.6	17.4
2010	1288	52.8	24.3	24.8
2011	1427	61.1	23.3	21.5
2012	1491	61.1	24.4	24.3
2013	1625	71.2	22.8	25
2014	1680	70.4	23.8	20.6
2015	1596	71.0	22.4	17.7
2016	1670	69.0	24.2	8.6
2017	1639	79.4	20.6	16.5
2018	1624	77.6	20.9	12.9
2019	1802	81.9	22.0	13
2020	1907	87.4	21.8	13
2021	2069	96.1	21.5	n/a
2022	2174	104.8	20.7	4.7
2023	2137	102.0	20.9	11.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Higley High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$88 (0.9%)	$83 (0.9%)	$260 (2.7%)	$6,167 (63.4%)	$3,386 (34.8%)	$9,553 (98.2%)	$9,724
2020	$175 (2.4%)	$249 (3.3%)	$599 (8.1%)	$5,564 (74.8%)	$1,452 (19.5%)	$7,016 (94.3%)	$7,440
2021	$239 (4.0%)	$154 (2.6%)	$632 (10.6%)	$4,669 (78.1%)	$914 (15.3%)	$5,583 (93.4%)	$5,976
2022	$124 (2.2%)	$98 (1.7%)	$347 (6.1%)	$4,715 (82.5%)	$775 (13.6%)	$5,490 (96.1%)	$5,713

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Higley High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 285 High schools	Ranks 63^rd of 469 High schools	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1802	2137	18.6%
African American	64	91	42.2%
American Indian	11	14	27.3%
Asian	59	66	11.9%
Hispanic	347	434	25.1%
Pacific Islander	6	9	50%
White	1235	1414	14.5%
Two or More Races	80	109	36.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13%	11.9%	1.1%

Schools Near Higley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				AASA English Language Arts (2023)			AASA Mathematics (2023)			AzSCI Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Higley High School	Public	8-12	4068 E Pecos Rd	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 279-7300	2,137	102	20.9	11.9%	1,414 (66.2%)	91 (4.3%)	434 (20.3%)	66 (3.1%)	14 (0.7%)	9 (0.4%)	109 (5.1%)	83.6	63^rd of 469 public high schools	86.6%		78.8	66^th of 464 public high schools	85.8%	3			64.0			62.0		30.0	$5,713	$124	$98	$347	$4,715	$775	$5,490
EVIT - Higley High School	Public	9-12	4068 E Pecos Rd	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 461-4109	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										$00			$00
EVIT - East Campus	Public	10-12	6625 S Power Rd	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 461-4000	47	30	1.5		36 (76.6%)	1 (2.1%)	8 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
Benjamin Franklin High School	Public, Charter	7-12	18864 E Germann Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 558-1197	1,235				896 (72.6%)	31 (2.5%)	208 (16.8%)	33 (2.7%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	60 (4.9%)	83.8	62^nd of 469 public high schools	86.8%		89.9	35^th of 464 public high schools	92.5%	27	52.0	42.0	70.0	48.0	34.0	64.0	37.0	28.0	$6,566	$427	$59	$913	$4,656	$1,424	$6,079
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School	Public, Charter	8-12	7350 E. Innovation Way South	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	ASU Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 727-5769	458				164 (35.8%)	30 (6.6%)	204 (44.5%)	20 (4.4%)	12 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.7%)	97.3	19^th of 469 public high schools	95.9%		91.2	33^rd of 464 public high schools	92.9%	14		49.0	86.0		37.0	66.0	46.0	56.0		$00			$00
Williams Field High School	Public	8-12	2076 S. Higley Road	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 279-8000	2,115	99	21.4	17.9%	1,179 (55.7%)	165 (7.8%)	490 (23.2%)	99 (4.7%)	24 (1.1%)	11 (0.5%)	147 (7.0%)	79.4	79^th of 469 public high schools	83.2%		76.6	77^th of 464 public high schools	83.4%	2			61.0			59.0		26.0	$6,282	$264	$130	$658	$4,834	$1,054	$5,888
EVIT - Williams Field High School	Public	9-12	2076 S Higley Rd	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										$00			$00
EVIT - Heritage Academy Gateway	Public	9-12	19705 E Germann Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 461-4400	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert	Public, Charter	7-12	1120 S. Gilbert Rd.	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation and Performing	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 635-9400	398				184 (46.2%)	61 (15.3%)	108 (27.1%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (9.3%)	41.3	237^th of 469 public high schools	49.5%		30.2	265^th of 464 public high schools	42.9%	28	43.0	29.0	39.0	19.0	12.0	16.0	11.0	16.0	$14,429	$2,028	$957	$5,014	$4,233	$7,210	$11,444
Perry High School	Public	8-12	1919 E Queen Creek Rd	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 224-2800	2,822	141	20.0	11.9%	1,855 (65.7%)	101 (3.6%)	507 (18.0%)	218 (7.7%)	22 (0.8%)	4 (0.1%)	115 (4.1%)	86.9	50^th of 469 public high schools	89.3%		78.8	67^th of 464 public high schools	85.6%	17			72.0			65.0		32.0	$7,167	$473	$126	$1,072	$6,021	$547	$6,568

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