Higley High School is a high school in Gilbert, Arizona, United States. It is one of two high schools run by the Higley Unified School District. On December 9, 2022, Higley's varsity football team defeated Cactus 41-21 to capture the 5A state championship, their first in school history.
Serving 1 students in grades 9-12, Evit - Higley High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Evit - Higley High School's student population of 1 students has declined by 99% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Evit - Higley High School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
100%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Evit - Higley High School often compared to?
Evit - Higley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evit - Gilbert High School, Evit - Basha High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Evit - Higley High School?
1 students attend Evit - Higley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Evit - Higley High School students are White.
What grades does Evit - Higley High School offer ?
Evit - Higley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Higley High School part of?
Evit - Higley High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
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