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#609 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 30% in state

Heritage Academy Laveen

High School · Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520) · Mesa, AZ

A charter high school in Mesa, AZ serving grades 6th – 12th.

Charter

32 S CENTER ST, Mesa, AZ 85210

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation6.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$7,748
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Heritage Academy Laveen score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Heritage Academy Laveen sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,955/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,680

Median home value

$301,600

Median rent

$1,383/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

46.6%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cesar Chavez High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–120.2 mi2,644Compare →
Betty Fairfax High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.9 mi1,923Compare →
Arizona Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private9–122.0 mi201Compare →
Country Gardens Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–122.8 mi294Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$7,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Heritage Academy Laveen is listed in Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Heritage Academy Laveen

Heritage Academy Laveen is a public high school in Mesa, AZ, part of Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520), serving approximately 670 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Heritage Academy Laveen

What grades does Heritage Academy Laveen serve?

Heritage Academy Laveen serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Heritage Academy Laveen?

Heritage Academy Laveen has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.

How does Heritage Academy Laveen rank in AZ?

Heritage Academy Laveen ranks #609 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Heritage Academy Laveen's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Academy Laveen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Heritage Academy Laveen?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Academy Laveen has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Heritage Academy Laveen a charter school?

Yes, Heritage Academy Laveen is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Heritage Academy Laveen a Title I school?

No, Heritage Academy Laveen is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
670
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 85210)
39,941
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
31.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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