Very Good
#2234 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Heritage Peak Charter
School · Heritage Peak Charter District · Sacramento, CA
A charter school in Sacramento, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2241 Harvard St. Ste. 310, Sacramento, CA 95815
- Math 32% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Heritage Peak Charter score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2018, reaching 41% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heritage Peak Charter 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 Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sacramento), 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
$58,590
Median home value
$298,400
Median rent
$1,448/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95815; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paseo Grande CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Higher Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Natomas CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,863 | Compare → |
| Keema School for Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 582 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Heritage Peak Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,410NCES 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 Peak Charter is listed in Heritage Peak Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Peak Charter
Heritage Peak Charter is a public school in Sacramento, CA, part of Heritage Peak Charter District, serving approximately 1,126 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,234 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Peak Charter
What grades does Heritage Peak Charter serve?
Heritage Peak Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Heritage Peak Charter?
Heritage Peak Charter has an enrollment of approximately 1,126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Peak Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Peak Charter is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Peak Charter rank in CA?
Heritage Peak Charter ranks #2,234 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Heritage Peak Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Peak Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Peak Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Peak Charter has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Heritage Peak Charter a charter school?
Yes, Heritage Peak Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Heritage Peak Charter a Title I school?
No, Heritage Peak Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Peak Charter?
66.4% of students at Heritage Peak Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Phone
- (866) 992-9033
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95815)
- 26,511
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 95815; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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