Williams Field High School is a high school in Gilbert, Arizona. It is the second high school formed by the Higley Unified School District, and opened in August 2007. Its first students graduated in 2010. The school is named after Williams Air Force Base.
Serving 2,150 students in grades 8-12, Williams Field High School 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 proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams Field High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Williams Field High School's student population of 2,150 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Williams Field High School 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 Williams Field High School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
25%
49%
Black
9%
6%
White
52%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Black Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Field High School's ranking?
Williams Field High School is ranked #170 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Williams Field High School often compared to?
Williams Field High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Higley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williams Field High School?
The graduation rate of Williams Field High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Williams Field High School?
2,150 students attend Williams Field High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Williams Field High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams Field High School?
Williams Field High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Williams Field High School offer ?
Williams Field High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams Field High School part of?
Williams Field High School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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