Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heritage ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Phelan, CA, encompassing approximately 217.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 20.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage's student population of 563 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
563 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage 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 is 0.65, which is more 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
#1936 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage's ranking?
Heritage is ranked #1936 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Heritage often compared to?
Heritageis often viewed alongside schools like Pinon Mesa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Heritage?
563 students attend Heritage.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Heritage students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage?
Heritage has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heritage offer ?
Heritage offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Heritage part of?
Heritage is part of Snowline Joint Unified School District.
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