Great Hearts Arete Preparatory Academy is a charter school in Gilbert, Arizona. It is part of Great Hearts Academies. In 2014, the school moved to a location in Gilbert. The school changed its name to Great Hearts Arete Prep and its mascot from Monsoons to Chargers.
Serving 552 students in grades 6-12, Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep ranks in the top 20% 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 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is 0.65, 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
#336 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
25%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
53%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chargers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is ranked #336 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep?
The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep?
552 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is part of Arete Preparatory Academy (89486) School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep located?
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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