Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heritage Heights Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Heritage Heights Academy's student population of 393 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heritage Heights Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Heights Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
20%
4%
White
46%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Heights Academy's ranking?
Heritage Heights Academy is ranked #310 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Heritage Heights Academy often compared to?
Heritage Heights Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Vista Elementary School, Dakota Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Heritage Heights Academy?
393 students attend Heritage Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Heritage Heights Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Heights Academy?
Heritage Heights Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heritage Heights Academy offer ?
Heritage Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Heritage Heights Academy part of?
Heritage Heights Academy is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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