Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heritage Heights Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Heritage Heights Academy's student population of 507 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Heritage Heights Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Heights Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
22%
5%
White
44%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Heights Academy's ranking?
Heritage Heights Academy is ranked #400 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Heritage Heights Academy?
507 students attend Heritage Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Heritage Heights Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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