Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Heritage Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage Academy's student population of 176 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
48%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Academy's ranking?
Heritage Academy is ranked #646 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Heritage Academy often compared to?
Heritage Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jerome Middle School, Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Heritage Academy?
176 students attend Heritage Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Heritage Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Academy?
Heritage Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Academy offer ?
Heritage Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Academy part of?
Heritage Academy is part of Heritage Academy Inc. School District.
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