Heritage Academy Gateway

Summary:

Heritage Academy Gateway is a public charter school in Queen Creek, Arizona that serves 1,370 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This high-performing school stands out for its exceptional academic achievements, including consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong proficiency scores that exceed state averages.

Heritage Academy Gateway's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 80% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also maintains very low dropout rates, between 0% and 0.5%, much lower than the state average. Academically, Heritage Academy Gateway students consistently outperform their peers across Arizona, with 80% of 11th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 38%. The school's strong performance extends to Mathematics and Science as well.

When compared to nearby schools, Heritage Academy Gateway stands out. Its graduation rates are higher than the 91.2% rate at San Tan Charter School, the only nearby school with available graduation data. Heritage Academy Gateway students also outperform those at schools like Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa and American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 across multiple grade levels and subject areas. This consistent academic excellence makes Heritage Academy Gateway a model of success in the Queen Creek region.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 19630 E.Germann Road
       Queen Creek, AZ  85242


(480) 461-4400

District: Heritage Academy Gateway Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 904 Arizona Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  1,370

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Compare Details Heritage Academy Gateway ranks better than 90.8% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Heritage Academy Gateway ranks better than 89.9% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details Heritage Academy Gateway ranks better than 91.9% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.29. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Heritage Academy Gateway freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heritage Academy Gateway:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Academy Gateway 83rd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Heritage Academy Gateway in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Academy Gateway 54th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Heritage Academy Gateway in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Academy Gateway 21st of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Heritage Academy Gateway in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heritage Academy Gateway

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.60 175th 1245 85.9%
2024 88.55 83rd 904 90.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.87 250th 617 59.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.32 271st 820 67.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.29 198th 1219 83.8%
2024 76.63 105th 593 82.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.89 140th 1216 88.5%
2024 84.32 66th 609 89.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.90 37th 1170 96.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.73 278th 1024 72.9%
2024 70.12 120th 477 74.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 70.64 171st 695 75.4%
2018 78.48 134th 711 81.2%
2019 89.87 45th 605 92.6%
2021 90.74 55th 832 93.4%
2022 80.55 83rd 605 86.3%
2023 89.19 66th 854 92.3%
2024 86.03 54th 533 89.9%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.27 147th 650 77.4%
2022 60.55 69th 211 67.3%
2023 87.89 15th 384 96.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.56 82nd 789 89.6%
2022 74.71 13th 36 63.9%
2023 77.85 45th 363 87.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.77 143rd 624 77.1%
2019 84.14 51st 466 89.1%
2021 87.74 63rd 820 92.3%
2022 77.43 70th 494 85.8%
2023 85.78 79th 806 90.2%
2024 75.60 68th 379 82.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.61 73rd 617 88.2%
2019 88.34 32nd 435 92.6%
2021 90.33 49th 818 94.0%
2022 68.77 108th 476 77.3%
2023 90.30 53rd 810 93.5%
2024 81.09 44th 356 87.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.34 62nd 802 92.3%
2022 82.01 50th 392 87.2%
2023 95.88 17th 760 97.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.57 123rd 436 71.8%
2019 76.56 55th 337 83.7%
2021 81.33 81st 780 89.6%
2022 62.52 138th 446 69.1%
2023 76.17 101st 675 85.0%
2024 64.91 76th 273 72.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 86.12 37th 416 91.1%
2018 90.64 18th 420 95.7%
2019 73.41 40th 285 86.0%
2021 98.71 22nd 509 95.7%
2022 95.09 21st 464 95.5%
2023 97.07 20th 469 95.7%
2024 93.29 21st 259 91.9%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.22 50th 374 86.6%
2022 94.88 3rd 282 98.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.97 32nd 422 92.4%
2022 39.76 161st 380 57.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.01 33rd 354 90.7%
2019 73.33 47th 247 81.0%
2021 97.64 25th 492 94.9%
2022 96.28 21st 456 95.4%
2023 91.81 23rd 406 94.3%
2024 91.59 19th 193 90.2%
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Rank History for high school Military Connected students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.90 1st 125 99.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.61 21st 370 94.3%
2019 70.96 45th 238 81.1%
2021 98.69 24th 492 95.1%
2022 94.09 26th 455 94.3%
2023 98.52 16th 429 96.3%
2024 92.94 15th 207 92.8%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.55 1st 231 99.6%
2022 88.45 11th 238 95.4%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.09 24th 301 92.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.82 19th 479 96.0%
2022 90.53 35th 441 92.1%
2023 63.18 103rd 379 72.8%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.93 1st 256 99.6%
2022 99.47 1st 255 99.6%
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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.02 1st 129 99.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Heritage Academy Gateway

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.88 24th 291 91.8%
2019 49.77 92nd 217 57.6%
2021 95.10 23rd 448 94.9%
2022 87.50 34th 409 91.7%
2023 94.55 16th 371 95.7%
2024 87.97 24th 174 86.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Heritage Academy Gateway Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, June 3, 2024

Open Quote Many areas of discrimination. Some will thrive at Heritage while selected others may not depending on many factors. Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, October 21, 2019

Open Quote The best group of charter schools in Arizona! We love it here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Heritage Academy Gateway

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 182 5 2 23 0 2 0 0 214
2016 305 3 2 34 0 0 1 0 345
2017 383 4 2 27 0 0 3 0 419
2018 425 2 5 37 1 1 3 0 474
2019 493 3 6 47 1 2 7 0 559
2020 561 6 8 61 1 1 19 0 657
2021 593 3 6 54 1 3 18 0 678
2022 670 6 7 67 1 4 21 0 776
2023 1151 10 11 139 2 7 50 0 1370

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heritage Academy Gateway

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 214 n/a n/a n/a
2016 345 n/a n/a n/a
2017 419 n/a n/a n/a
2018 474 n/a n/a n/a
2019 559 n/a n/a n/a
2020 657 n/a n/a n/a
2021 678 n/a n/a n/a
2022 776 n/a n/a n/a
2023 1370 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heritage Academy Gateway

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 214 n/a n/a n/a
2016 345 n/a n/a n/a
2017 419 n/a n/a n/a
2018 474 n/a n/a n/a
2019 559 n/a n/a n/a
2020 657 n/a n/a n/a
2021 678 n/a n/a n/a
2022 776 n/a n/a n/a
2023 1370 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Heritage Academy Gateway

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $97 (1.2%) $00 (0.0%) $195 (2.4%) $5,238 (64.2%) $2,824 (34.6%) $8,062 (98.8%) $8,160
2020 $68 (1.1%) $127 (2.0%) $263 (4.2%) $4,988 (79.5%) $1,093 (17.4%) $6,081 (96.9%) $6,276

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage Academy Gateway

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 45th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 66th of 854 Middle schools
 0.3%
Ranks 40th of 285 High schoolsRanks 20th of 469 High schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Academy Gateway)5182
 31%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Academy Gateway Inc.)5182
 31%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arizona)2941
 12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Academy Gateway)5674
 18%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Academy Gateway Inc.)5674
 18%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arizona)3332
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5591370
 145.1%
African American310
 233.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian611
 83.3%
Hispanic47139
 195.7%
Pacific Islander27
 250%
White4931151
 133.5%
Two or More Races750
 614.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Academy Gateway

Students at Heritage Academy Gateway are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,370 students attended Heritage Academy Gateway.

Yes. Heritage Academy Gateway ranks in the top 9.2% of Arizona alternative schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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