Serving 723 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
Campus Size
2
School Motto
The mission of Archway Classical Academy Veritas is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas is 0.53, 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
#70 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
18%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
66%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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 - Archway Veritas's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas is ranked #70 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas often compared to?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritasis often viewed alongside schools like Hopi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas?
723 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas is part of Archway Classical Academy VERITAS (90916) School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas located?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas is located in the Sherwood Towne neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Sherwood Towne.
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