Heritage Academy Gateway

19630 E.Germann Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85242

www.hagateway.com

Charter School 1,556 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Heritage Academy Queen Creek is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 7 through 12. Part of the well-established Heritage Academy network in Arizona, the school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, which is rooted in a traditional, classical liberal arts philosophy. The institution places a strong emphasis on character development and patriotism, aiming to prepare students for higher education and responsible citizenship by fostering an environment of discipline and academic excellence.

The school is particularly recognized for its structured, college-preparatory environment and a focus on core subjects, including mathematics, science, history, and literature. Beyond academics, Heritage Academy Queen Creek offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs, which help to create a well-rounded student experience. By maintaining small class sizes and a clear set of core values, the school seeks to provide a community-focused atmosphere that encourages personal integrity and academic ambition in its student body.

1,556

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Academy Gateway
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,294
Hispanic	153
Black	11
Asian	13
Two or More	73
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	10

White
1,294 (83.2%)
Hispanic
153 (9.8%)
Two or More
73 (4.7%)
Asian
13 (0.8%)
Black
11 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Heritage Academy Gateway Inc. (92519)
Phone:	(480)461-4400
Website:	http://www.hagateway.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
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

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 123

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 122

Grade 9 158

Grade 10 171