To evaluate \( \frac{2^5}{2^2} \), you can use the property of exponents that states \( \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} \).
Applying this property here:
\[ \frac{2^5}{2^2} = 2^{5-2} = 2^3 \]
Next, calculate \( 2^3 \):
\[ 2^3 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 8 \]
Thus, the final answer is
\[ \boxed{8} \]