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 535 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%).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- 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 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
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
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
25%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
56%
34%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
535 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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