Heritage K-8 Charter vs. Classical Academy
Should you attend Heritage K-8 Charter or Classical Academy? 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Heritage K-8 Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,345 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,581 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 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
1,345 students
1,581 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
28:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1650 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
54%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
175
186
Grade 1 Students
122
132
Grade 2 Students
122
146
Grade 3 Students
132
134
Grade 4 Students
137
153
Grade 5 Students
139
156
Grade 6 Students
161
173
Grade 7 Students
184
247
Grade 8 Students
173
254
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
6%
% Hispanic
46%
28%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
35%
54%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
10%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%