Heritage School serves 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Heritage School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Heritage School's student population of 479 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
479 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Heritage School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Heritage School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1021 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
5%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
48%
47%

Black
10%
6%

White
32%
35%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage School's ranking?
Heritage School is ranked #1021 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Heritage School often compared to?
Heritage Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale American School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Heritage School?
479 students attend Heritage School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Heritage School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage School?
Heritage School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage School offer ?
Heritage School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Heritage School part of?
Heritage School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
School Calendar
View the Heritage School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break - All Schools and Offices Closed
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day of Spring Semester
January 08, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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