Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heritage Community Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Heritage Community Charter's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage Community Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Community Charter is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
74%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
25%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Community Charter's ranking?
Heritage Community Charter is ranked #640 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Heritage Community Charter often compared to?
Heritage Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Vision Charter School, Thomas Jefferson Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Heritage Community Charter?
491 students attend Heritage Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Heritage Community Charter students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Community Charter?
Heritage Community Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Community Charter offer ?
Heritage Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Community Charter part of?
Heritage Community Charter is part of Heritage Community Charter School Inc. School District.
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