Heritage Academy
- Heritage Academy serves 678 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Heritage Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Top Placements
Heritage Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Heritage Academy's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 678 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
- Heritage Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Heritage Academy is 0.35, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #370 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 44% |
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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% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.65 |
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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: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mesa Franklin West Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 551 students
0.4 miles
236 S. Sirrine Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 470-5400 0.4 K-6 551 - Mesa Early Education Center Grades: PK | 56 students
0.6 miles
122 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 308-7300 0.6 PK 56 - Mesa Mesa Arts Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 232 students
0.7 miles
221 West 6th Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965 0.7 K-8 232 - Mesa New Horizon School For The Performing Arts Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 157 students
0.7 miles
446 E Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 655-7444 0.7 K-6 157 - Mesa Step Up School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 85 students
0.7 miles
44 East 5th Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600 0.7 K-8 85
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