Heritage Academy Laveen

Charter School 685 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Heritage Academy Laveen is a tuition-free, public charter school that emphasizes a classical education model rooted in American heritage and traditional values. Serving students in the Laveen, Arizona area, the school focuses on a structured academic environment designed to foster leadership, character development, and academic excellence. Its curriculum is built upon a "back-to-basics" approach, aiming to provide students with a rigorous foundation in the core subjects while instilling a strong appreciation for the U.S. Constitution and the nation's history.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including sports, arts, and various leadership opportunities. The culture at Heritage Academy is defined by high expectations for student conduct, a commitment to patriotism, and a partnership with families to support the moral and intellectual growth of each student. By combining a disciplined learning atmosphere with a focus on virtuous citizenship, the school seeks to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional lives.

685

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Academy Laveen
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	371
Black	71
Asian	22
Two or More	41
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
371 (54.2%)
White
171 (25.0%)
Black
71 (10.4%)
Two or More
41 (6.0%)
Asian
22 (3.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520)
Phone:	(602)290-8546
Website:	http://halaveen.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 81

Grade 9 144

Grade 10 132

Grade 11 107

Grade 12 104