Heritage Academy

www.hamesa.com

Charter School 778 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Heritage Academy in Mesa, Arizona, is a tuition-free, public charter school that emphasizes a classical education rooted in American heritage. The school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic curriculum, which focuses on core subjects such as history, literature, mathematics, and the sciences. By prioritizing "character, leadership, and service," the academy aims to cultivate well-rounded students who possess a deep appreciation for the principles of the United States Constitution and the nation’s founding values.

In addition to its academic programs, Heritage Academy is known for its supportive community environment and a strong emphasis on traditional discipline and values. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which encourage students to engage outside the classroom. With a mission to prepare students for success in higher education and civic life, the Mesa campus maintains a reputation for providing a structured, values-based learning experience that distinguishes it from many traditional public school alternatives.

778

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	554
Hispanic	186
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
554 (71.2%)
Hispanic
186 (23.9%)
Two or More
24 (3.1%)
Black
7 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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 Inc. (4336)
Phone:	(480)969-5641
Website:	http://www.hamesa.com
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	778
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
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 7 146

Grade 8 136

Grade 9 142

Grade 10 130

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 116