Heritage Academy is a traditional public charter high school in central Mesa, Arizona serving grades 7-12. It opened in 1995 as one of the first charter schools in the state.
Serving 778 students in grades 7-12, Heritage Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Heritage Academy's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Academy is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#305 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
24%
Hispanic
24%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
71%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Heroes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Academy's ranking?
Heritage Academy is ranked #305 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage Academy?
The graduation rate of Heritage Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Heritage Academy?
778 students attend Heritage Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Heritage Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Heritage Academy offer ?
Heritage Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Academy part of?
Heritage Academy is part of Heritage Academy Inc. (4336) School District.
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