Excellent
#305 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 4% in state
Heritage Academy of Del Rio
High School · Heritage Academy · Del Rio, TX
A charter high school in Del Rio, TX where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
709 B KINGS WAY, Del Rio, TX 78840
- Math 70% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Heritage Academy of Del Rio score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heritage Academy of Del Rio sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,462/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Del Rio), 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
$59,608
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier H S of Del RioCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Del Rio Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Del Rio H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 2,491 | Compare → |
| Blended AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 8–12 | 3.5 mi | 102 | 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 Academy
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,948NCES 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 of Del Rio is listed in HERITAGE ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Academy of Del Rio
Heritage Academy of Del Rio is a public high school in Del Rio, TX, part of Heritage Academy, serving approximately 183 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Academy of Del Rio
What grades does Heritage Academy of Del Rio serve?
Heritage Academy of Del Rio serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Heritage Academy of Del Rio?
Heritage Academy of Del Rio has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy of Del Rio?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy of Del Rio is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Academy of Del Rio rank in TX?
Heritage Academy of Del Rio ranks #305 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Heritage Academy of Del Rio's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Academy of Del Rio has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 of Del Rio?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Academy of Del Rio has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Heritage Academy of Del Rio a charter school?
Yes, Heritage Academy of Del Rio is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Heritage Academy of Del Rio a Title I school?
No, Heritage Academy of Del Rio is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Academy of Del Rio?
92.3% of students at Heritage Academy of Del Rio 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Val Verde County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (830) 774-6230
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 78840)
- 47,053
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 78840; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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