Serving 1,087 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,087 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep's student population of 1,087 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,087 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is 0.26, 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
#1045 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
86%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
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 - Maryvale Prep's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is ranked #1045 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep often compared to?
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Legacy Traditional School - Glendale by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep?
The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep?
1,087 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is part of Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep located?
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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