Spacious community center hosting events, meetings and programs including Head Start and preschool.
Serving 5 students in grades 4-8, Heritage Community Day ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Heritage Community Day's student population of 5 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Heritage Community Day ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Community Day is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2597 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Community Day's ranking?
Heritage Community Day is ranked #2597 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Heritage Community Day often compared to?
Heritage Community Dayis often viewed alongside schools like Stream Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Heritage Community Day?
5 students attend Heritage Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Heritage Community Day students are White, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Community Day?
Heritage Community Day has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heritage Community Day offer ?
Heritage Community Day offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Heritage Community Day part of?
Heritage Community Day is part of Thermalito Union Elementary School District.
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