How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East Valley Academy | Heritage Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mesa, AZ | Mesa, AZ |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 295 | 778 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 19:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.7% | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East Valley Academy | Heritage Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,121 | $8,063 |
| District | Mesa Public Schools | Heritage Academy Mesa |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East Valley Academy | Heritage Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.9% | 71.2% |
| African American | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67.8% | 23.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East Valley Academy | Heritage Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 3 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 518:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 9.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.