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.
Heritage Academy Maricopa serves 923 students in grades 6-12.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
923 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
The diversity score of Heritage Academy Maricopa is 0.60, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
56%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Heroes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Heritage Academy Maricopa?
923 students attend Heritage Academy Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Heritage Academy Maricopa students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Heritage Academy Maricopa offer ?
Heritage Academy Maricopa offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Academy Maricopa part of?
Heritage Academy Maricopa is part of Heritage Academy Maricopa Inc. (1002080) School District.
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