Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heritage Community Charter 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 19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage Community Charter's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage Community Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Community Charter is 0.42, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#615 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
71%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
28%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Community Charter's ranking?
Heritage Community Charter is ranked #615 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Heritage Community Charter often compared to?
Heritage Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Vision Charter School, Thomas Jefferson Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Heritage Community Charter?
495 students attend Heritage Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Heritage Community Charter students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Community Charter?
Heritage Community Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Community Charter offer ?
Heritage Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Heritage Community Charter part of?
Heritage Community Charter is part of Heritage Community Charter School Inc. School District.
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