At a glance
Reported students
2,005
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
106.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
705.5
Higley High School: 2,005 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,206
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.2:1
What the reported data says about Higley High School
Higley High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Gilbert. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Higley Unified School District (4248). NCES reports 2,005 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Higley High School
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 106.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.2%
- Hispanic21%
- Black3.6%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
22 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Higley Unified School District (4248)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Williams Field High School
High · Grades 08–12
2,150 reported students
Sossaman Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,094 reported students
San Tan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
854 reported students
Cooley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
795 reported students
Bridges Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
770 reported students
Chaparral Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
734 reported students
Public schools near Higley High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVIT - Higley High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 5 | under 0.1 mi |
| EVIT - East Campus High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 10–12 | 121 | 0.9 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin High School High · Charter · Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) | 07–12 | 1,324 | 1.7 mi |
| Williams Field High School High · Higley Unified School District (4248) | 08–12 | 2,150 | 1.8 mi |
| EVIT - Williams Field High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 3 | 1.9 mi |
| EVIT - American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Higley High School
What grades does Higley High School serve?
Higley High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Higley Unified School District (4248).
How many students attend Higley High School?
Higley High School reported 2,005 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,206 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Higley High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 2,005 students and 106.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Higley High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Higley High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Higley Unified School District (4248) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Higley High School in?
Higley High School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248), based in Gilbert, AZ, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Higley High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include EVIT - Higley High School (under 0.1 mi), EVIT - East Campus (0.9 mi), Benjamin Franklin High School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.