Serving 4,486 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Heartland Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 4,486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heartland Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Heartland Charter's student population of 4,486 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 147 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
4,486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heartland Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heartland Charter is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2301 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
60%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heartland Charter's ranking?
Heartland Charter is ranked #2301 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Heartland Charter often compared to?
Heartland Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Valley Oaks Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heartland Charter?
The graduation rate of Heartland Charter is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Heartland Charter?
4,486 students attend Heartland Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Heartland Charter students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heartland Charter?
Heartland Charter has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heartland Charter offer ?
Heartland Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Heartland Charter part of?
Heartland Charter is part of Heartland Charter School District.
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