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Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep

4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
9/
10
Top 20%
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%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

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)
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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#336 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
45%
34%
66%
40%
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
0.65
≥90%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
School Statewide Testing
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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