Serving 102 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Higley Virtual Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Higley Virtual Academy's student population of 102 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Higley Virtual Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Higley Virtual Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
26%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
61%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higley Virtual Academy's ranking?
Higley Virtual Academy is ranked #514 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Higley Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Higley Virtual Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Higley Virtual Academy?
102 students attend Higley Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Higley Virtual Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Higley Virtual Academy offer ?
Higley Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Higley Virtual Academy part of?
Higley Virtual Academy is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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