Higley Unified District
- 2935 SOUTH RECKER RD
- GILBERT, AZ 85297
- (480) 279-7000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 79.3% | 70.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $6,141 | $8,089 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.8 | 19.9 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,768 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 469 | - |
District Test Scores
AIMS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 71.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 69.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 86.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 76.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 74.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 69.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 53.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 89.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 68.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 68.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 71.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 70.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 50.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 92.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 76.0% | |
Grade 2010 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 18.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 51.0% | - | |
Grade 2011 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 19.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 87.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 83.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 72.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 50.0% | 34.0% | |
Grade 2012 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 59.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 77.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 56.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 2013 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 62.0% | |
HS - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 86.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 58.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 89.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 66.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 51.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 37.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 80.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 63.0% | |
Grade 2009 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 48.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 51.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 67.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | - | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 77.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 85.0% | 73.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 78.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 65.0% | 35.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 68.0% | 49.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 67.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 44.0% | 28.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 52.0% | 36.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 52.0% | 35.0% | |
Grade 2008 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 40.0% | - | |
Source: AZ Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,768 | 20.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 138 |
| Kindergarten Students | 776 |
| 1st Grade Students | 846 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 790 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 806 |
| 4th Grade Students | 810 |
| 5th Grade Students | 730 |
| 6th Grade Students | 754 |
| 7th Grade Students | 681 |
| 8th Grade Students | 734 |
| 9th Grade Students | 757 |
| 10th Grade Students | 674 |
| 11th Grade Students | 661 |
| 12th Grade Students | 587 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 119 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 502 |
| Hispanic | 1,750 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 613 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,760 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5,091 |
| Female | 4,653 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 469 | 20.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 26 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 341 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 96 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 119 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 12 |
| Elementary | 7 |
| Secondary | 5 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | 13 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 238 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| School Administrators | 27 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 40 |
| Student Support Services | 33 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 130 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $73,931,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $31,167,000 | 42.2% |
| Property Tax | $22,922,000 | 31.0% |
| Other School Systems | $1,003,000 | 1.4% |
| Cities and Counties | $32,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch | $1,552,000 | 2.1% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $9,000 | 0.01% |
| District Activity Receipts | $863,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $228,000 | 0.3% |
| Sale of Property | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,968,000 | 2.7% |
| Private Contributions | $716,000 | 1.0% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,870,000 | 2.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $41,756,000 | 56.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $34,672,000 | 46.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $145,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $145,000 | 0.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $163,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $22,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $6,516,000 | 8.8% |
| Other Programs | $93,000 | 0.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,008,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $154,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $10,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $649,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Other | $190,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $57,948,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $32,509,000 | 56.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $23,046,000 | 39.8% |
| Student Support | $4,480,000 | 6.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,195,000 | 3.0% |
| General Administration Support | $458,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $3,373,000 | 4.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,859,000 | 9.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,120,000 | 4.2% |
| Other Support Services | $2,561,000 | 3.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,393,000 | 4.1% |
| Food Services | $2,201,000 | 3.0% |
| Enterprise Operations | $192,000 | 0.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 79.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 386 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 74 | 3.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Higley Unified District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 10
- Students: 9,768
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 469
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3507 South Ranch House Parkway
Gilbert, AZ Public | PK-8 | 692 | 17.7 |  Review This School |
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| CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3380 East Frye Rd
Gilbert, AZ Public | KG-8 | 1,091 | 20.0 | Review This School |
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| CORONADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4333 South Deanza Blvd
Gilbert, AZ Public | PK-8 | 905 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| CORTINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
19680 South 188th St
Queen Creek, AZ Public | PK-8 | 1,009 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| GATEWAY POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2069 South Delatorre Dr
Higley, AZ Public | PK-8 | 903 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| HIGLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3391 East Vest Ave
Higley, AZ Public | PK-8 | 595 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| HIGLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4068 East Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,288 | 24.4 | Review This School |
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| POWER RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4351 South Ranch House Parkway
Gilbert, AZ Public | PK-8 | 943 | 19.7 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SAN TAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3443 East Calistoga
Gilbert, AZ Public | PK-8 | 927 | 19.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLIAMS FIELD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2076 South Higley Rd
Higley, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,391 | 30.2 | Review This School |
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