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 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete ranks in the top 10% 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% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete is 0.62, 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
#112 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
26%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
55%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
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: Chargers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete is ranked #112 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete?
522 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete is part of Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete located?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete 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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