Serving 492 students in grades 6-12, Great Hearts Academies - Cicero 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 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero 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 - Cicero Prep is 0.57, 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
#347 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
18%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
63%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep is ranked #347 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep?
The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep?
492 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep is part of Cicero Preparatory Academy (92316) School District.
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