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
1310
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
B+
B+
B-
B-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.7
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Reading Proficiency
72%
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Math Proficiency
51%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
70
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Full Time Teachers
60
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Part Time Teachers
10
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Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
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Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
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Number of AP Courses
3
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
5%
State Average
31%
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Math
26%
State Average
44%
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.2%
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Male
49.8%
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White
71.2%
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Female
50.2%
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Male
49.8%
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Hispanic
23.9%
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Two or more races
3.1%
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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
193 Students
Northern Arizona University
122 Students
University of Arizona
95 Students
Brigham Young University
93 Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho
60 Students
Grand Canyon University
57 Students
Mesa Community College
50 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
28 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
27 Students
Utah State University
26 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
44 Students
Psychology
30 Students
Biology
21 Students
Nursing
16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
16 Students
Physical Therapy
11 Students
Marketing
10 Students
English
10 Students
Graphic Design
10 Students
Education
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/27/2024
This school is extremely good if you are looking for a school to prepare students for college. Most students graduate from here with at least one if not two associates degrees. The dual enrollment program here is wonderful. There are many classes to choose from that meet all interests. I can say that I am on track to be graduating in 2027 with my associates degrees in spanish and spanish culture and in general science.
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.
5/31/2024
Way better and safer experience than normal public schools...obviously aren't as rich as them but they do their best.
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...
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$355K - $450K Price Range
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Map
List Price Range
$209K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$387,609
Median Lot Size
8,494 Sq Ft
% Renters
84%
Average Household Income
$42,895
% of College Grads
32.6%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,647 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
82.5%
Homes for Sale
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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.
- K to 11th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th 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
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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Mesa Patios
A sun-kissed suburb just outside of Arizona’s third-largest city
Fraser Fields
Historic neighborhood located just minutes from downtown Mesa
West Main
Diverse gateway neighborhood of Spanish-style homes and Asian eateries
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 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Heritage Academy Mesa has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $387,609. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heartwood Montessori, Paul Revere Academy, International Commerce High School MCG, and more. Learn more about what Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Heritage Academy Mesa.