- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Higley Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Higley Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040378003689
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Higley Virtual Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools.
- #31 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Higley Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Higley Virtual Academy ranks #31 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Higley Unified School District (4248) · Arizona
NCES ID 040378003689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Higley Virtual Academy shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-17.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.9 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 040378003689 · Gilbert, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 40.5:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Field High School (2,150 students)
Higley Virtual Academy shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-17.7%). Teacher FTE lost 4.9 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Higley Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williams Field
Williams Field High School
2,150 students
- Higley High Sc
Higley High School
2,005 students
- Sossaman Middl
Sossaman Middle School
1,094 students
- San Tan Elemen 854
San Tan Elementary
854 students
- Cooley Middle 795
Cooley Middle School
795 students
- This school 162
Higley Virtual Academy
162 students
What this shows Higley Virtual Academy reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Higley Virtual Academy compares
Higley Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40.5:1 | ▲ 138% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 65% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
40.5:1
students per teacher
- 138% above state mean
Top 99% in Arizona - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.6%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Higley Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Higley Unified School District (4248) reports $9,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Higley Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Field High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Higley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sossaman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Tan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Higley Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Higley Virtual Academy
How many students attend Higley Virtual Academy?
Higley Virtual Academy has 162 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higley Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Higley Virtual Academy is 40.5:1, which is 138% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 158% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Higley Virtual Academy?
16.9% of students at Higley Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Higley Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Higley Virtual Academy is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Higley Virtual Academy?
Higley Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Higley Virtual Academy rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Higley Virtual Academy ranks #31 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Besides Higley Virtual Academy, Higley Unified School District (4248) also operates Williams Field High School (2,150 students), Higley High School (2,005 students), and Sossaman Middle School (1,094 students). See the Higley Unified School District (4248) district page for the complete list.