Serving 5,970 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 5,970 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heartland Charter's student population of 5,970 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 161 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
5,970 students
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
School Rankings
Heartland Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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
#5063 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heartland Charter's ranking?
Heartland Charter is ranked #5063 out of 9,523 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heartland Charter?
The graduation rate of Heartland Charter is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Heartland Charter?
5,970 students attend Heartland Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Heartland Charter students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 37:1, 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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