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
1290
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
B+
B+
C
C
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.69
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
1290
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
29
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
4
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
Math
26%
State Average
44%
Science
5%
State Average
31%
Student Diversity
Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
White
70.5%
Hispanic
26.1%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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
181 Students
Northern Arizona University
120 Students
University of Arizona
88 Students
Brigham Young University
87 Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho
60 Students
Grand Canyon University
53 Students
Mesa Community College
51 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
32 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
27 Students
Utah State University
27 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
30 Students
Psychology
29 Students
Biology
19 Students
Nursing
13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
12 Students
Physical Therapy
11 Students
Graphic Design
11 Students
Education
9 Students
English
9 Students
Aerospace Engineering
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/31/2024
Way better and safer experience than normal public schools...obviously aren't as rich as them but they do their best.
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.
2/22/2021
The teachers are amazing! They have the best teaching methods and they don't make classes too easy or too hard. It's Just perfect. I have been going here since 7th grade and have loved almost every minute of it. They have prepared me so well for my future and can't wait to see where I end up.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
3/29/2023
This is the best school in the State! I Love working here. These are the best young people I have ever worked with in my teaching career. Before working at Heritage I was truly afraid of the future and the future of our country. working with these scholars has given me hope. Also this is the best ad...
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Map
About Downtown Mesa
List Price Range
$601K - $625K
Homes For Sale
0
Average Home Value
$382,629
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
84%
Household Income
$42,895
% of College Grads
32.6%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,536 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
80.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 7th to 12th
- Charter
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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