Serving 1,126 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Heritage Peak Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage Peak Charter's student population of 1,126 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Heritage Peak Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Peak Charter is 0.59, which is less 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
#5073 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Peak Charter's ranking?
Heritage Peak Charter is ranked #5073 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage Peak Charter?
The graduation rate of Heritage Peak Charter is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Heritage Peak Charter?
1,126 students attend Heritage Peak Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Heritage Peak Charter students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Peak Charter?
Heritage Peak Charter has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heritage Peak Charter offer ?
Heritage Peak Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Heritage Peak Charter part of?
Heritage Peak Charter is part of Heritage Peak Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Heritage Peak Charter located?
Heritage Peak Charter is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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