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Higley Unified School District (4248)

Arizona · Public School District
16
Schools
13,040
Students
$10,123
Per-Pupil Spend
-29% nat'l
17.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Higley Unified School District (4248) is a public school district in Arizona serving 13,040 students across 16 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,123 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cooley Middle School06–08873
Sossaman Middle School07–081,043
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Higley High School08–122,137
Williams Field High School08–122,115
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,123-29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
40%
State
48.7%
Local (property tax)
40.1%
Federal
11.2%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
13,040
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,123, spending is 29% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Higley Unified School District (4248) has 16 public schools, serving a total of 13,040 students.
What is the graduation rate for Higley Unified School District (4248)?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Higley Unified School District (4248) spend per student?
Higley Unified School District (4248) spends $10,123 per pupil — 29% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
18% of students in Higley Unified School District (4248) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
No, Higley Unified School District (4248) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Higley Unified School District (4248) serve?
Higley Unified School District (4248) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Higley Unified School District (4248)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Higley Unified School District (4248) is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.