Enrollment
778
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Heritage Academy
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040005300754Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #52 of 70
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 778
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Academy ranks #52 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Heritage Academy Inc. (4336) · Arizona
NCES ID 040005300754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling 778 students.
Enrollment of 778 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 44/100).
The surrounding Heritage Academy Inc. (4336) spends $7,802 per pupil, 41% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mesa's public schools, it stands alongside Eastmark High School (1,889 students): Heritage Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Heritage Academy Inc. (4336), also runs Heritage Academy Maricopa (883 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Heritage Academy compares
Heritage Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 778 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$7,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Heritage Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Heritage Academy Inc. (4336), which includes Heritage Academy.
$7,802
Per student
-41%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.5%
State 94.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Heritage Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Academy Maricopa | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Mesa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eastmark High School
Standard public school
1,889 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Standard public school
1,711 students
Silver Valley Elementary
Standard public school
1,384 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Astravo Online Academy
Standard public school
849 students
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
Standard public school
694 students 63.1:1 students per teacher
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Standard public school
660 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heritage Academy
How many students attend Heritage Academy?
Heritage Academy has 778 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Academy?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Academy is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Academy?
Heritage Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Heritage Academy rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Academy ranks #52 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesa on the city page.
Is Heritage Academy a good school?
Heritage Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Heritage Academy Inc. (4336)?
Besides Heritage Academy, Heritage Academy Inc. (4336) also operates Heritage Academy Maricopa (883 students). See the Heritage Academy Inc. (4336) district page for the complete list.
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