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Classical Academy vs. Heritage K-8 Charter

Should you attend Classical Academy or Heritage K-8 Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Classical Academy
2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Heritage K-8 Charter
1855 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Heritage K-8 Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,570 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Classical Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,318 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heritage K-8 Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
1,570 students
1,318 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Classical Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heritage K-8 Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Classical Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heritage K-8 Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Classical Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heritage K-8 Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Classical Academy School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heritage K-8 Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1650 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1646 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Classical Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heritage K-8 Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in CA)
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Classical Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Classical Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage K-8 Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Classical Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Classical Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage K-8 Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage K-8 Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Classical Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Heritage K-8 Charter by grade.
Kindergarten Students
177
156
Grade 1 Students
133
122
Grade 2 Students
134
123
Grade 3 Students
152
133
Grade 4 Students
162
137
Grade 5 Students
149
139
Grade 6 Students
177
156
Grade 7 Students
245
166
Grade 8 Students
241
186

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Heritage K-8 Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Classical Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heritage K-8 Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Classical Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heritage K-8 Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Classical Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heritage K-8 Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
52%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Classical Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heritage K-8 Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Classical Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Classical Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heritage K-8 Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Classical Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Classical Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heritage K-8 Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Classical Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Classical Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heritage K-8 Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Classical Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Classical Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heritage K-8 Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Heritage K-8 Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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