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School Comparison

Highland High School
vs.
GPS Global Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Highland High School
GPS Global Academy
  • Highland High School reported a higher sat/act participation than GPS Global Academy (785 vs. 28).
  • Highland High School reported a higher ap enrollment than GPS Global Academy (654 vs. 13).
  • Highland High School reported a higher gifted & talented than GPS Global Academy (614 vs. 41).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Highland High School reported a higher graduating cohort than GPS Global Academy (742 vs. 349).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Highland High School reported a higher sat/act participation than GPS Global Academy (785 vs. 28).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Highland High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than GPS Global Academy (87 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

GPS Global Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Highland High School (637:1 vs. 403.1:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Highland High School

2 metrics were reported by Highland High School. Comparable data for GPS Global Academy is missing or suppressed.

Chronically absent students
1,037
Dual enrollment
950

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Highland High School
$10,927.62
GPS Global Academy
$10,927.62
Local revenue share
Highland High School
40.4%
GPS Global Academy
40.4%
State revenue share
Highland High School
50.7%
GPS Global Academy
50.7%
Federal revenue share
Highland High School
8.9%
GPS Global Academy
8.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highland High School
29.8%
GPS Global Academy
29.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.