Heritage Academy

Heritage Academy

Charter High School | Grade 7-12
19705 E Germann Rd,  Mesa, AZ
4.2
3.7
776 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Heritage Academy Gateway, the Queen Creek location of the award-winning Academy, is located on the border of Queen Creek and Mesa. In Jul 2022, the school added K-8 to its already established ninth through 12th-grade campus. The location had been in service for five years before the addition. The school is best known for its exceptional faculty and advanced curriculum, which incentivizes learning by rewarding its high-performing youth with scholarships and awards upon graduation. The school also hosts an array of extracurricular activities for students, including team and individual athletics, social clubs and performative arts programs. To better prepare youth for their futures, the school offers a College Fast Track Program that provides dual-credit courses. Particularly motivated students can even earn an Associate's degree through local, accredited colleges while attending the academy. Heritage Academy prides itself on conservative values, an award-winning curriculum and teaching staff, and its focus on student success. Supportive parent testimonials featured on its website boast about the positive impact the school has had on their children and in their communities.

School Details

Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.78
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
A-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.78
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
28
Reading
28
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
20%
State Average
48%
Science
8%
State Average
30%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
84%
Hispanic
10.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#36 Best Public HS Teachers in Arizona
#53 Best Charter HS in Arizona
#67 Best Public MS Teachers in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 124 Students
Northern Arizona University 95 Students
Brigham Young University 83 Students
Grand Canyon University 58 Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho 58 Students
University of Arizona 56 Students
University of Utah 30 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 30 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 26 Students
Brigham Young University–Hawaii 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 30 Students
Business 20 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students
Early Childhood Education 8 Students
Dance 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 7 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 29 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/23/2024
My heritage experience has been wonderful in many ways. Heritage is a safe environment for everyone except for the fact that the bathrooms have curtains instead of doors which is the worst design ever. That would be one of the only parts of the school I would change, adding doors to the bathrooms. Heritage's athletic are wonderful. There are many sports to choose from it is great.The overall rating I would give to heritage would be a 4/5 because there are just a few things missing.
4.0 Junior
6/11/2024
It is a pretty good school. Academics are good. Our sports aren't the best, probably because we don't even have a real football field. Most teachers are good, but some can be annoying. First off, I would like doors on our bathrooms instead of curtains.
4.0 Senior
3/24/2023
The teachers there are well paid and very educated. For the most part, they genuinely care about the well being of the students. It is a very small school, so there aren't any libraries, cafeterias, counselors, or nurses. The staff is college focused and offers many opportunities for dual enrollment and to receive an associates degree before you graduate.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/11/2024
They sure do love the kids. I appreciate them.
1.0 parent
4/17/2024
I am writing this because I feel it is important for parents to know what is going on at Heritage Gateway Academy. When my family first came to Heritage I was so impressed with the school. It had a feel unlike all the others I toured. For the first few years it was amazing. It is very basic as far a...
5.0 parent
3/29/2023
This school offers an amazing college prep with dual enrollment program. About half of the students graduate from high school with the Associates Degree! They can enroll in both high school and college and take them at the same time, right here on campus. I love it. My experience has been that the a...

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