At a glance
Reported students
685
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
685
Heritage Academy Laveen: 685 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 583
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Heritage Academy Laveen
Heritage Academy Laveen is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Laveen. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520). NCES reports 685 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.2%) and White (25%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Heritage Academy Laveen
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25%
- Hispanic54.2%
- Black10.4%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Heritage Academy Laveen
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez High School High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 2,598 | 0.2 mi |
| Betty Fairfax High School High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 2,014 | 1.9 mi |
| Maricopa Institute of Technology High · Charter · Estrella Educational Foundation (92988) | 09–12 | 421 | 2.9 mi |
| MIT STEM2 Online High School High · Charter · Estrella Educational Foundation (92988) | 09–12 | 4 | 2.9 mi |
| West-MEC - Sierra Linda High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 1 | 4.3 mi |
| Sierra Linda High School High · Tolleson Union High School District (4288) | 09–12 | 1,911 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Academy Laveen
What grades does Heritage Academy Laveen serve?
Heritage Academy Laveen reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520).
How many students attend Heritage Academy Laveen?
Heritage Academy Laveen reported 685 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 583 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heritage Academy Laveen?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 685 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Heritage Academy Laveen a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heritage Academy Laveen is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Heritage Academy Laveen in?
Heritage Academy Laveen is part of Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520), based in Laveen, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heritage Academy Laveen?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cesar Chavez High School (0.2 mi), Betty Fairfax High School (1.9 mi), Maricopa Institute of Technology (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.