Serving 1,556 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Heritage Academy Gateway ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Academy Gateway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Heritage Academy Gateway's student population of 1,556 students has grown by 129% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,556 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Motto
Strong character builds strong communities.
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Heritage Academy Gateway ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Academy Gateway is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
83%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Academy Gateway's ranking?
Heritage Academy Gateway is ranked #137 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Heritage Academy Gateway often compared to?
Heritage Academy Gatewayis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage Academy Gateway?
The graduation rate of Heritage Academy Gateway is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Heritage Academy Gateway?
1,556 students attend Heritage Academy Gateway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Heritage Academy Gateway students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Academy Gateway?
Heritage Academy Gateway has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Academy Gateway offer ?
Heritage Academy Gateway offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Academy Gateway part of?
Heritage Academy Gateway is part of Heritage Academy Gateway Inc. (92519) School District.
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