Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero ranks in the top 10% 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 75% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero 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 Cicero's student population of 451 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
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.
Average Class Size
16 students
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero ranks within the top 10% 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 Cicero is 0.55, 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
#120 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
22%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
63%
33%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
41.2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero is ranked #120 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero?
451 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero is part of Archway Classical Academy Cicero (92314) School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero located?
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero is located in the Sherwood Towne neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Sherwood Towne.
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