Serving 781 students in grades 7-12, Heritage Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Heritage Academy's student population of 781 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Academy is 0.44, 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
#232 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
71%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Academy's ranking?
Heritage Academy is ranked #232 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Heritage Academy often compared to?
Heritage Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage Academy?
The graduation rate of Heritage Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Heritage Academy?
781 students attend Heritage Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Heritage Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Heritage Academy offer ?
Heritage Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Heritage Academy part of?
Heritage Academy is part of Heritage Academy Inc. (4336) School District.
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