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Higley Traditional Academy

3391 E VEST AVE GILBERT AZ 85295

Top 10% School in Arizona

Ranked 36 of 246 in Arizona

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About Higley Traditional Academy

Higley Traditional Academy (HTA), located in the increasingly successful city of Gilbert, Arizona, offers a solid K–6 academic foundation through a structured "back-to-basics" approach. HTA is consistent in performance and academic excellence, having received an "A" rating from the Arizona Department of Education for the last ten consecutive years, while maintaining a focus on academic achievement and character development. The Higley Unified School District, of which HTA is a member, remains one of the top districts in Arizona, with approximate scores of 70% in proficiency in math and 63% in proficiency in reading.

Families moving to Gilbert can expect a higher cost of living, with average rent charges for two bedrooms ranging from $1,441 to $2,353. With a focus on strong academics, community values, and results, HTA remains among the best elementary schools in Arizona for young learners.

Higley Traditional Academy Contact Information

Address

3391 E VEST AVE GILBERT AZ 85295

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Phone

(480) 279-6800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 63%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 63% in Math and 63% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
727
Total Students
$61446
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 36 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Higley Traditional Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM – 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 54.9%
Asian 7.9%
Hispanic 21.9%
Black 6%
Two+ Races 8%
Native Am. 1%
White
54.9%
Asian
7.9%
Hispanic
21.9%
Black
6%
Two+ Races
8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 727
46%
334 Female
54%
393 Male

Student Population

727 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Higley Traditional Academy acknowledged the results of the November 2024 local district elections and their impact on school board representation and other upcoming school initiatives.

FAQ

Q1: What is the attendance policy for students at Higley Traditional Academy?

A1: Parents are encouraged to send their child to school each day and at the scheduled times, with an emphasis on dropping off and picking up students on time to prevent unneeded absences.


Q2: Is there a student behavior policy at Higley Traditional Academy?

A2: Yes, there are student behavior requirements that are adopted to establish and maintain an environment of safety for all students and adults.


Q3: What modes of communication are utilized at Higley Traditional Academy between the school and parents?

A3: The school utilizes newsletters, emails to parents, and parent-teacher conferences to communicate about the students' progress, as well as school happenings.


Q4: Is there parent involvement at Higley Traditional Academy?

A4: Yes, parents are encouraged to participate in volunteer opportunities, as well as events, and to be involved in the school community in an active manner.


Q5: What sort of extra-curricular activities do students participate in at Higley Traditional Academy?

A5: Students are encouraged to participate in various clubs and activities that extend student learning and the learning experience beyond the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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