Higley High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gilbert, Arizona 85295 · Higley Unified School District (4248)
#62 of 286 high schools in Arizona
#4653 of 16,910 nationally
About Higley High School
Higley High School is a public high located in Gilbert, in the Higley Unified School District (4248) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 8–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,005 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 62nd of 286 ranked high schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is math proficiency (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,005.
There are 64 schools in Gilbert; Higley High School ranks 41st of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Higley High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Higley High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Legacy Traditional School ? Gilbert
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
960 students · 706 m away
Centennial Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
588 students · 1.0 km away
San Tan Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
854 students · 1.5 km away
Chaparral Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades K–8
734 students · 1.7 km away
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
685 students · 2.2 km away
Higley Traditional Academy
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
726 students · 2.3 km away
Power Ranch Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
509 students · 2.4 km away
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Elementary
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
497 students · 2.4 km away
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School
Mesa · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
328 students · 2.4 km away
Coronado Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
536 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,009 students
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2,012 students
Betty Fairfax High School
Laveen · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,014 students
Skyline High School
Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,995 students
Centennial High School
Peoria · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,026 students
Kofa High School
Yuma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,976 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Higley High School a good school?
Higley High School has a Success Index (US) of 64.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #62 of 286 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Higley High School rank in Arizona?
Higley High School ranks #62 of 286 high schools in Arizona and #4653 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Higley High School?
Higley High School had 2,005 students in 2025.
Is Higley High School a elementary school or a high school?
Higley High School is classified as a high covering Grades 8–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Higley High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Higley High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.