Heritage Academy
- Heritage Academy serves 705 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Heritage Academy's student population of 705 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 705 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Heritage Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #596 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 79% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 78% |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Heritage Academy Inc. School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heritage Academy is Evit - Mesa Junior High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mesa Arts Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Franklin West Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mesa Franklin West Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 574 students
0.4 miles
236 South Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480)472-0200 0.4 K-6 574 - Mesa Early Education Center Grades: PK
0.6 miles
122 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480)308-7300 0.6 PK n/a - Mesa Mesa Arts Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 239 students
0.7 miles
221 West 6th Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480)844-3965 0.7 K-8 239 - Mesa New Horizon School For The Performing Arts Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 165 students
0.7 miles
446 E Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)655-7444 0.7 K-6 165 - Mesa Step Up School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 92 students
0.7 miles
44 East 5th Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480)344-2600 0.7 K-8 92
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