Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep (Ranked Top 10% for 2025)

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Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep

3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034

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Top 10%

Serving 795 students in grades 6-12, Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).

Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 795 students
Minority Enrollment: 39%
: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
: Top 10%
: 62% (Top 20%)
: 66% (Top 10%)
: 44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep's student population of 795 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
6	148
7	155
8	150
9	97
10	86
11	78
12	81

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Total Students

795 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
2023	801
2022	792
2021	792
2020	744
2019	744
2018	699
2017	699
2016	709
2015	688
2014	678
2013	626
2012	467
2011	426
2010	335
2009	323
2008	295
2007	252
2006	187
2005	180

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

n/a

School Calendar

School Rankings

Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Great Hearts Academies - Veritas 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.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#190 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
2022	#190
2021	#146
2019	#292
2018	#167
2017	#224
2016	#155
2015	#94
2014	#125
2013	#92
2012	#33
2011	#13

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62%

35%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep	Arizona	VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District
2022	62%	35%	62%
2021	58%	32%	58%
2019	67%	45%	67%
2018	74%	45%	74%
2017	67%	42%	67%
2016	64%	39%	64%
2015	68%	38%	68%
2014	82%	63%	82%
2013	84%	63%	84%
2012	90%	63%	90%
2011	92%	62%	92%

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66%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep	Arizona	VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District
2022	66%	40%	66%
2021	67%	39%	67%
2019	65%	45%	65%
2018	68%	44%	74%
2017	62%	42%	62%
2016	70%	40%	70%
2015	69%	38%	69%
2014	96%	79%	96%
2013	96%	78%	96%
2012	97%	77%	97%
2011	99%	77%	99%

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44%

24%

Student : Teacher Ratio

n/a

17:1

American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2020)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep	Arizona	VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District
2020	1%	6%	1%
2019	1%	6%	1%
2004	1%	8%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep	Arizona	VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District
2023	5%	3%	5%
2022	5%	3%	5%
2021	4%	3%	4%
2020	4%	3%	4%
2019	4%	3%	4%
2018	3%	3%	3%
2017	3%	3%	3%
2016	3%	3%	3%
2015	4%	3%	4%
2014	3%	3%	3%
2013	2%	3%	2%
2012	2%	3%	2%
2011	3%	3%	3%
2010	6%	3%	6%
2009	4%	3%	4%
2008	3%	3%	3%
2007	1%	3%	1%

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Hispanic

24%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep	Arizona	VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District
2023	22%	47%	22%
2022	21%	47%	21%
2021	19%	46%	19%
2020	17%	45%	17%
2019	17%	45%	17%
2018	17%	45%	17%
2017	17%	45%	17%
2016	17%	45%	17%
2015	16%	45%	16%
2014	18%	44%	18%
2013	18%	43%	18%
2012	17%	43%	17%
2011	15%	42%	15%
2010	6%	41%	6%
2009	7%	41%	7%
2008	5%	42%	5%
2007	4%	41%	4%
2006	6%	39%	5%
2005	1%	38%	1%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep	Arizona	VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District
2023	3%	6%	3%
2022	3%	6%	3%
2021	4%	6%	4%
2020	3%	5%	3%
2019	3%	5%	3%
2018	1%	5%	1%
2017	1%	5%	1%
2016	1%	5%	1%
2015	1%	5%	1%
2014	2%	5%	2%
2013	2%	5%	2%
2012	3%	5%	3%
2011	3%	5%	3%
2010	2%	6%	2%
2009	1%	6%	1%
2008	1%	6%	1%
2007	1%	5%	1%
2005	1%	5%	1%
2004	1%	5%	1%

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White

61%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep	Arizona	VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District
2023	62%	35%	62%
2022	65%	35%	65%
2021	67%	36%	67%
2020	70%	38%	70%
2019	70%	38%	70%
2018	75%	38%	75%
2017	75%	38%	75%
2016	77%	39%	77%
2015	76%	40%	76%
2014	72%	41%	72%
2013	72%	42%	72%
2012	73%	42%	73%
2011	73%	42%	73%
2010	86%	44%	86%
2009	88%	44%	88%
2008	91%	44%	91%
2007	94%	45%	94%
2006	98%	47%	97%
2005	97%	48%	97%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep	Arizona	VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District
2023	7%	4%	7%
2022	5%	4%	5%
2021	5%	4%	5%
2020	4%	3%	4%
2019	4%	3%	4%
2018	3%	3%	3%
2017	3%	3%	3%
2016	2%	3%	2%
2015	2%	2%	2%
2014	4%	2%	4%
2013	4%	2%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.57

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep	Arizona	VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District
2023	0.56	0.65	0.56
2022	0.53	0.65	0.53
2021	0.51	0.66	0.51
2020	0.48	0.65	0.48
2019	0.48	0.65	0.48
2018	0.41	0.65	0.41
2017	0.41	0.65	0.41
2016	0.38	0.65	0.38
2015	0.40	0.64	0.40
2014	0.45	0.64	0.45
2013	0.45	0.64	0.45
2012	0.45	0.64	0.44
2011	0.44	0.65	0.44
2010	0.26	0.64	0.26
2009	0.22	0.64	0.22
2008	0.17	0.63	0.17
2007	0.12	0.63	0.12
2006	0.06	0.63	0.08
2005	0.06	0.62	0.06

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≥95%

77%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep	Arizona	VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District
2022	95%	77%	95%
2021	92%	76%	92%
2020	92%	76%	92%
2019	95%	78%	95%
2018	95%	78%	95%
2017	95%	78%	95%
2016	90%	80%	90%
2015	90%	79%	90%
2014	95%	77%	95%
2013	90%	76%	90%
2012	90%	78%	90%

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Eligible for (13-14)

36%

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District

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 - Veritas Prep's ranking?

Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is ranked #190 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.

What schools are Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep often compared to?

Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Richard Simis School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep?

The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.

How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep?

795 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep offer ?

Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep part of?

Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is part of VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District.

In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep located?

Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is located in the Sherwood Towne neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Sherwood Towne.

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Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 795 students
Minority Enrollment: 39%
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
: Top 10%
: 62% (Top 20%)
: 66% (Top 10%)
: 44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education