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Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 164 students in grades K-8 in Cape Coral, Florida. The school has a diverse student population, with 43.29% White, 7.32% African American, 42.68% Hispanic, 3.05% Asian, and 3.66% two or more races.
While Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral serves a relatively diverse student population, it faces several challenges. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (31.1%) compared to the surrounding Lee County public schools, which range from 15.9% to 37.9%. Additionally, the school generally underperforms the surrounding public schools and the state averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were significantly lower than the Lee County and Florida state averages.
Interestingly, Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral's performance, as measured by its statewide school ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the years, dropping from a 2-star rating and ranking of 1377 out of 2182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to a 0-star rating and ranking of 2072 out of 2240 schools in 2022-2023. This decline in performance may be related to the school's higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the 34.76% free and reduced-price lunch rate, and its lower spending per student ($8,967) compared to the surrounding public schools, which range from $8,153 to $31,470. In contrast, the nearby Mid Cape Global Academy, another public charter school, outperforms Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral in several areas, including higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and a higher statewide ranking.
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