Higley Virtual Academy

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Higley Virtual Academy ranks 112 th of 270 Arizona alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Higley Virtual Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Gilbert, Arizona, with a relatively small student population of 124 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Higley Unified School District, which is ranked 75th out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Higley Virtual Academy outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for 11th grade English Language Arts (54% vs. 40%) and Mathematics (61% vs. 32%) in 2022-2023. However, the school underperforms the Higley Unified School District average in these same subjects and grade levels. In 5th and 8th grade science, the school outperforms both the district and state averages. Additionally, Higley Virtual Academy has a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.9% for the 2021-2022 school year, exceeding the district and state averages, and a lower dropout rate of 3.1% compared to the state average.

While Higley Virtual Academy appears to be a strong-performing virtual school, it has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 25.3 in 2022-2023, which may impact the quality of individualized instruction. Additionally, the school's racial makeup differs from the district and state, with a higher percentage of White and Asian students, and a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting the school may not be serving the most economically disadvantaged students in the area. Continued monitoring and efforts to address these areas could help the school better serve the diverse needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

2935 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295-7846

(480) 279-7000

District: Higley Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 270 Arizona Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 46.3

Number of students: 102

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.8%

Hispanic:

26.5%

Asian:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Higley Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.53. (See more...)

Compare Details Higley Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.41. (See more...)

Compare Details Higley Virtual Academy ranks better than 58.5% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Higley Virtual Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (60.8%), Hispanic (26.5%), Asian (4.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Higley Virtual Academy is 46.3. (See more...)

Compare Higley Virtual Academy employs 2.2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Higley Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Higley Virtual Academy 112^th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Higley Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

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White students:

Higley Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Higley Unified School District 83^rd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Higley Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.25	536^th	1000	46.4%
2023	63.53	407^th	1245	67.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.98	596^th	824	27.7%
2023	74.86	269^th	1219	77.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	48.00	434^th	830	47.7%
2023	62.26	406^th	1216	66.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.63	58^th	1170	95.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	42.63	480^th	800	40.0%
2023	38.91	622^nd	1024	39.3%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.37	461^st	605	23.8%
2023	76.41	150^th	854	82.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.93	299^th	494	39.5%
2023	87.34	68^th	806	91.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	44.66	243^rd	476	48.9%
2023	65.19	223^rd	810	72.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.98	410^th	446	8.1%
2023	54.58	271^st	675	59.9%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.21	68^th	469	85.5%
2024	52.53	112^th	270	58.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	90.99	16^th	168	90.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.91	55^th	406	86.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.54	228^th	455	49.9%
2023	76.83	85^th	429	80.2%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.15	63^rd	201	68.7%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	47.73	161^st	441	63.5%
2023	88.49	25^th	379	93.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Higley Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.50	64^th	371	82.7%
2024	29.31	134^th	184	27.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Higley Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	89	15	16	46	6	14	186
2023	80	4	7	25	2	6	124
2024	62	1	5	27	2	5	102

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 Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	186	3.0	62.0	n/a
2023	124	4.9	25.3	16.9
2024	102	2.2	46.3	n/a

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 Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	186	3.0	62.0	n/a
2023	124	4.9	25.3	16.9
2024	102	2.2	46.3	n/a

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2024)							AASA Mathematics (2024)							AzSCI Science (2024)			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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th 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 Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2935 S Recker Rd	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 279-7000	102	2	46.3		62 (60.8%)	1 (1.0%)	27 (26.5%)	5 (4.9%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)								(n/a)							43.0							38.0					$00			$00
American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	7729 E. Pecos Road	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 420-2101	472				271 (57.4%)	16 (3.4%)	141 (29.9%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.6%)								(n/a)					43.0	32.0	37.0					21.0		40.0		32.0	32.0
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1070 S Higley Rd	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 344-9892	2,431				1,712 (70.4%)	37 (1.5%)	494 (20.3%)	48 (2.0%)	9 (0.4%)	6 (0.2%)	125 (5.1%)								(n/a)	55.0	74.0	74.0	65.0	60.0	43.0	59.0	65.0	65.0	70.0	64.0	52.0	50.0	52.0	68.0	34.0	34.0	$5,729	$61	$172	$294	$4,023	$1,472	$5,495
Heritage Academy Gateway	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	19630 E.Germann Road	Queen Creek	85242	Pinal County	Heritage Academy Gateway Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4400	1,510				1,260 (83.4%)	7 (0.5%)	151 (10.0%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (0.7%)	70 (4.6%)								(n/a)	66.0	67.0	74.0	64.0	71.0	67.0	80.0	79.0	63.0	76.0	54.0	53.0	70.0	63.0	62.0	64.0	45.0		$00			$00
American Leadership Academy Virtual	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	6913 E Rembrandt Ave	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 420-2101	811				580 (71.5%)	21 (2.6%)	152 (18.7%)	5 (0.6%)	5 (0.6%)	8 (1.0%)	40 (4.9%)								(n/a)		46.0	53.0	56.0	45.0	39.0	39.0				38.0	24.0	25.0	33.0		25.0	17.0	$7,197	$3,023	$199	$6,245	$2,155	$1,819	$3,974
San Tan Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3959 E Elliot Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	San Tan Montessori School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 222-0811	888				536 (60.4%)	34 (3.8%)	237 (26.7%)	22 (2.5%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (5.6%)								(n/a)	37.0	53.0	48.0		45.0	50.0	50.0	39.0	44.0	34.0	32.0	37.0	42.0	45.0	43.0	47.0	38.0		$00			$00
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	465 N Bluejay Dr	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Freedom Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 256-2642	262				211 (80.5%)	5 (1.9%)	37 (14.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)																			$00			$00
Leading Edge Academy Online	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	633 E Ray Rd Ste 132	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	LEAD Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(480) 257-5362	119				43 (36.1%)	17 (14.3%)	46 (38.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.7%)								(n/a)																			$00			$00
Arizona Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	335 E Germann Rd Ste 140	Gilbert	85297	Maricopa County	Arizona Connections Academy Charter School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(480) 782-5842	1,987				894 (45.0%)	157 (7.9%)	663 (33.4%)	28 (1.4%)	66 (3.3%)	5 (0.3%)	174 (8.8%)								(n/a)	28.0	39.0	34.0	48.0	38.0	36.0	34.0	18.0	17.0	16.0	19.0	17.0	9.0	16.0	28.0	24.0	13.0		$00			$00
Astravo Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2500 S Power Rd Ste 215	Mesa	85209	Maricopa County	Arizona Education Solutions	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 641-8254	624				219 (35.1%)	59 (9.5%)	272 (43.6%)	8 (1.3%)	23 (3.7%)	5 (0.8%)	38 (6.1%)								(n/a)					17.0	17.0												$9,054	$00			$00	$9,054	$9,054

Frequently Asked Questions about Higley Virtual Academy

How many students attend Higley Virtual Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 102 students attended Higley Virtual Academy.

Is Higley Virtual Academy a good school?

Higley Virtual Academy ranks 112^th of 270 Arizona alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Higley Virtual Academy?

Students at Higley Virtual Academy are 61% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Higley Virtual Academy in?

Higley Unified School District

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