Serving 801 students in grades 6-12, Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep's student population of 801 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is 0.56, 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
#190 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
22%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
62%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
1%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is ranked #190 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep often compared to?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Richard Simis School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 - Veritas Prep?
The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep?
801 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is part of VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep located?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is located in the Sherwood Towne neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Sherwood Towne.
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