Serving 57 students in grades 6-12, Heritage Park Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Heritage Park Academy's student population of 57 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Heritage Park Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
82%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Heritage Park Academy?
57 students attend Heritage Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Heritage Park Academy students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Park Academy?
Heritage Park Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Park Academy offer ?
Heritage Park Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Park Academy part of?
Heritage Park Academy is part of Osceola School District.
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