Heritage Academy Inc.

Heritage Academy is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Jerome, Idaho, and is part of the Heritage Academy Inc. district, which is ranked 74th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, with its students performing well below state averages on standardized tests and over 65% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Heritage Academy has an enrollment of 155 students, with a diverse racial makeup of 47.1% White, 48.39% Hispanic, 0.65% African American, 1.94% Pacific Islander, and 1.94% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by ISAT proficiency rates, is significantly below the statewide averages in all subject areas and grade levels, with only 16.8% of students proficient in math and 33.6% proficient in English language arts across all grades.

The school's struggles are further compounded by the challenges faced by its student population, with a high poverty rate and the broader educational system in which it operates. The fact that Heritage Academy's district is ranked 74th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating suggests that the school is part of a larger system that is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students. While the school's diversity could be an asset, it also highlights the need for the school to ensure that it is meeting the unique needs of its diverse student body.