Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Heritage Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Heritage Academy's student population of 175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
49%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
44%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Academy's ranking?
Heritage Academy is ranked #646 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Heritage Academy often compared to?
Heritage Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jerome Middle School, Horizon Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Heritage Academy?
175 students attend Heritage Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Heritage Academy students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Academy?
Heritage Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Academy offer ?
Heritage Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Academy part of?
Heritage Academy is part of Heritage Academy Inc. School District.
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