Heritage Academy Mesa is an award-winning charter school serving the Downtown Mesa community. The Mesa location is host to grades 7-12 with several other locations across the Valley. Their new Gateway K-8 program is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year with a pre-K program also in development.
Nestled at the heart of Downtown Mesa and adjacent to the Mesa Arts Center, 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 even have the ability to 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.
Heritage Academy Mesa
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 7-12
32 S Center St,
Mesa, AZ
School Details
Head of School
Earl Taylor
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
B+
B+
B-
B-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
60
Part Time Teachers
10
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
640
Verbal
660
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
5%
State Average
31%
Math
26%
State Average
44%
Student Diversity
Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
71.2%
Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Hispanic
23.9%
Two or more races
3.1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
187 Students
Northern Arizona University
120 Students
University of Arizona
95 Students
Brigham Young University
88 Students
Grand Canyon University
57 Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho
54 Students
Mesa Community College
47 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
31 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
28 Students
Utah State University
27 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
36 Students
Psychology
29 Students
Biology
20 Students
Nursing
15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
12 Students
Graphic Design
11 Students
English
10 Students
Marketing
9 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
9 Students
Education
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/21/2024
I enjoyed my time at Heritage Academy and learned a lot. Their programs focus heavily on college-preparedness and they offer loads of ways for students to kickstart their college journey by earning credit while in high school. Many of my friends graduated from high school with their associate's degrees as well.
4/16/2024
This school definitely prepared me for college. Compared to regular public schools it's more academically sophisticated, but does require several hours dedicated to homework.
7/6/2021
I enjoy going to Heritage Academy because it is a small school so I can connect with lots of kids. In addition, the Heritage administration does a great job doing what is best for the students. The teachers at heritage work hard to provide a safe and efficient learning environment and are always looking for ways to improve. I have had many teachers take my advice on how to improve their classes to promote learning in a way students enjoy learning.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/29/2025
My child was attacked by a group of 8th graders in the bathroom. They stated that he shouldn't be at the school or the country because he blew up the twin towers... The school is more focused on students not having a beard or a mustache and sideburns. They will make students go and shave so that the...
2/21/2025
My daughter has gone to this school since 7th grade, and she's enjoyed it. The dress code is strict, except on certain special days which are frequent enough that the kids get to express themselves through fashion. Orchestra is excellent, with a Ph.D in musical arts, and is an excellent music teache...
6/23/2023
This school hides behind a facade of building heroes and being if the Golden Rule. In reality they are a vessel for exclusion and indoctrination to the Mormonism. Do not send your kids here
3/30/2023
After saying that I would never work at a charter school, I can now say that I love my charter school! Heritage is a great place to work for many reasons. First, I love a 4 day school week. It is so nice to have an extra day without students to do planning, grading, and take care of personal busines...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Temple Blackburn
Temple Blackburn
Real Broker
(623) 552-2189
48 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$355,000 Price
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Amy Gilner
Amy Gilner
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
(844) 953-2695
61 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$225,000 Price
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Susan Nevel
Susan Nevel
A.Z. & Associates
(623) 323-1803
114 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$269,300 Price
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Susan Paveza
Susan Paveza
RE/MAX Alliance Group
(480) 680-6941
53 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$250K - $1.1M Price Range
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Dena Greenawalt
Dena Greenawalt
RE/MAX Fine Properties
(623) 263-8553
76 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$180K - $486K Price Range
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Ed Drummond
Ed Drummond
Capstone Realty Professionals
(480) 680-7809
104 Total Sales
6 Near This School
$265K - $470K Price Range
Map
Explore this Neighborhood
List Price Range
$219K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
4
Average Home Value
$375,711
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
84%
Average Household Income
$42,895
% of College Grads
32.6%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,564 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
82.6%
Homes for Sale
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Pioneer Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Waterpark
Evergreen Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Escobedo Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Fitch Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Stapley Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Washington Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
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Heritage Academy Mesa is a charter school for students in grades 7-12 in Mesa, AZ and is served by the Heritage Academy in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 781 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Heritage Academy Mesa has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $375,711. Discover additional schools in the area, like International Commerce High School MCG, Sequoia Secondary, Sequoia Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Heritage Academy Mesa.