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Higley Unified School District


At a glance
68thof 289 Arizona districts▲ 15
Better than 76% of Arizona districts
2935 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295-7846
·(480) 279-7000·All Arizona district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 76.5% of districts
16
Schools
12,387
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedBridges Elementary School14th of 909 Arizona elementary schools
Biggest riser
Gateway Pointe Elementary up 102 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Coronado Elementary School 12.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
3 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Higley Unified School District in Arizona operates 16 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population and is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools leading the way.

Among the top-performing schools in the district are Bridges Elementary School, which ranks 14th out of 909 Arizona elementary schools and boasts high test scores, and Sossaman Middle School, which ranks 67th out of 552 Arizona middle schools and also demonstrates strong academic achievement. At the high school level, Higley High School stands out, ranking 59th out of 271 Arizona high schools and exceeding the state average in test scores.

While the district as a whole performs well, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, there is some variation in the quality of schools within the district. The top-performing schools like Bridges, Sossaman, and Higley High have consistently high test scores and low student-teacher ratios, while some of the lower-performing schools, such as Cooley Middle School and Gateway Pointe Elementary, struggle to match the academic achievements of their peers. Overall, the Higley Unified School District demonstrates a strong commitment to education, with several exemplary schools leading the way.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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