Serving 775 students in grades 6-12, Heritage Maricopa ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Maricopa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage Maricopa's student population of 775 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heritage Maricopa ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Maricopa is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#516 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
76%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Maricopa's ranking?
Heritage Maricopa is ranked #516 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage Maricopa?
The graduation rate of Heritage Maricopa is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Heritage Maricopa?
775 students attend Heritage Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Heritage Maricopa students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Heritage Maricopa offer ?
Heritage Maricopa offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Heritage Maricopa part of?
Heritage Maricopa is part of Heritage Academy Inc. (4336) School District.
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