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#2627 of 3,778 schools in FL
Heritage Park Academy
High School · Osceola · Kissimmee, FL
An Osceola high school where students score 44 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2330 NEW BEGINNINGS RD, Kissimmee, FL 34744
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage Park Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* 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 FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kissimmee), 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
$69,837
Median home value
$326,700
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional & Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 533 | Compare → |
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Osceola
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #42 of 76
- District spending per student
- $10,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heritage Park Academy is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Park Academy
Heritage Park Academy is a public high school in Kissimmee, FL, part of Osceola, serving approximately 57 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,627 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Park Academy
What grades does Heritage Park Academy serve?
Heritage Park Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Heritage Park Academy?
Heritage Park Academy has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Park Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Park Academy rank in FL?
Heritage Park Academy ranks #2,627 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Heritage Park Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Park Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Park Academy has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Heritage Park Academy a charter school?
No, Heritage Park Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heritage Park Academy a Title I school?
No, Heritage Park Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Park Academy?
5.3% of students at Heritage Park Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Osceola County
- Phone
- (407) 348-4218
- Area population (ZIP 34744)
- 62,756
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 34744; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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