Heritage Academy Laveen, located near South Mountain in Laveen, Ariz., is one of the newer locations of the Academy in the Valley. The location has served grades 6-12 since its opening in 2014. The Academy takes a unique approach that focuses on the youth and their futures.
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 Laveen
School Details
Head of School
Kimberly Ellsworth
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B
A
B+
A-
C+
C
B
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
25
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
42%
State Average
44%
Science
38%
State Average
31%
Student Diversity
Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Hispanic
54%
White
29.4%
Black
8%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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
164 Students
Northern Arizona University
126 Students
University of Arizona
100 Students
Grand Canyon University
100 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
41 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
38 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
29 Students
Phoenix College
26 Students
Brigham Young University
25 Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
23 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
36 Students
Psychology
15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
15 Students
Nursing
14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
14 Students
Biology
13 Students
Computer Science
12 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
12 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
9 Students
Physical Therapy
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/20/2024
HAL is a good school with many academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities. While some things about the school could definitely improve, I think Heritage is on the right track and with time it will grow to be an amazing school.
1/18/2024
I like the schedule. Most high schools have a 5 day week with around 6-8 classes a day. Heritage only does a 4 day week with 4 periods each day. The A and B day schedule allows us to have a 4 day school week. It's a nice thing to have since I do outside of school activities so the extra day really helps with homework. Something I don't like is the lunch situation. We don't have a cafeteria so we have to eat outside. We don't have nearly enough tables for everyone so people sit everywhere. Some people sit on the floor, on the bleachers, even on a little bench out in the field that's meant for soccer. The only time we can eat inside is when there's an excessive heat warning during the summer. Then they try and cram us all into the gym. We also had a little shady area. This tarp above it provided said shade. However, after some heavy rainfall the tarp fell. This happened in like October and they still haven't put it back up even after they said they would.
6/29/2023
The school is very academic based and it really pushed me to strive for excellence in the classroom.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/29/2023
I haven't been teaching here long, but my experience so far has been very positive. The administration cares about the students and the teachers alike and they make that apparent. They encourage families to be involved in their children's learning and extra-curriculars. Teachers are supported and tr...
3/22/2023
HAL has the best administration and staff. It’s a well rounded school with good morals and great connection.
12/11/2020
Heritage is an incredible institute of learning which caters to students of all backgrounds, offers incredible electives, and teaches personal skilled not taught in other schools, ie: honor, discipline, and citizenship.The teachers are professional, the administration is incredible, and the school i...
7/31/2018
Nothing is organized. Certain kids are favored (if you are part of the LDS community). There is no sense of urgency. The ONLY thing that keeps our child at this school is the OUTSTANDING dance program. Otherwise, the teachers do not have the skills to teach, or challenge the kids. Only conservative...
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About Laveen
List Price Range
$345K - $928K
Homes For Sale
308
Average Home Value
$458,056
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
25%
Household Income
$104,299
% of College Grads
25.5%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
2,125 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
27.2%
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