Heritage Academy is a traditional public charter high school in central Mesa, Arizona serving grades 7-12. It opened in 1995 as one of the first charter schools in the state.
Heritage Academy Maricopa serves 937 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage Academy Maricopa's student population of 937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
937 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
The diversity score of Heritage Academy Maricopa is 0.63, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
32%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
52%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Heroes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Heritage Academy Maricopa?
937 students attend Heritage Academy Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Heritage Academy Maricopa students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Academy Maricopa?
Heritage Academy Maricopa has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Academy Maricopa offer ?
Heritage Academy Maricopa offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Academy Maricopa part of?
Heritage Academy Maricopa is part of Heritage Academy Maricopa Inc. (1002080) School District.
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