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Heritage Academy

Q: Is Heritage Academy a good school?

Heritage Academy ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Idaho alternative schools.

Q: How many students attend Heritage Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 176 students attended Heritage Academy.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Heritage Academy?

Students at Heritage Academy are 48% Hispanic, 40% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

304^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 350 Idaho Alternative Schools

Better than 13% of Idaho alternative schools

Summary

Heritage Academy is a small public charter school in Jerome, Idaho, serving 176 students in grades PK–8 as part of Heritage Academy Inc. Despite having relatively low chronic absenteeism, high per-student spending of $10,619, and a low student–teacher ratio of 14.9, the school's academic performance trails state averages significantly. In 2025–2026, only 23.7% of students were proficient in math and 38.5% in English language arts, compared to 43.1% and 54.0% statewide, respectively.

One of Heritage Academy's standout strengths is attendance: just 4.6% of students were chronically absent in 2022–2023, far better than the 17.1% statewide rate and well below nearby schools like Summit Elementary at 20.7% and I B Perrine Elementary School at 21.3%. The school also spends about 78% more per student than Rock Creek Elementary, yet Rock Creek posts far higher test scores. Heritage's student population shifted notably in 2024–2025, with the free/reduced-price lunch rate dropping from 65.14% to 43.18%, though this change did not bring corresponding test score improvements.

Academically, Heritage outperforms several nearby Jerome schools in ELA—38.5% proficiency versus Horizon Elementary School at 33.0%, Jefferson Elementary School at 28.2%, and Frontier Elementary School at 23.8%. Its 7th grade ELA proficiency of 55% nearly matches the state average of 56.8%, and 4th grade math and ELA both hit 43.5%. However, the school remains in the bottom 13% of Idaho schools, with rankings fluctuating between the 8th and 19th percentiles over the past three years. Smaller grade-level cohorts make year-to-year results volatile, but overall, Heritage Academy's strong attendance and resources have not yet translated into consistently strong academic outcomes.

176

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

43.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338-3027

(208) 595-1617

District: Heritage Academy Inc.

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.3%

White:

40.3%

Two or more races:

8.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 8th percentile in 2024 → 24th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (29% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (13th percentile)

!Math scores 19 pts below the Idaho average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school29%

District avg29%

Idaho avg47%

Elementary school

304^th of 350

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 13%▲ up 6 pts since 2024

From bottom 8% (2024) to bottom 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

135^th of 177

Idaho public middle schools ?

Bottom 24%▲ up 18 pts since 2024

From bottom 6% (2024) to bottom 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	18.7	304 of 350	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.2	274 of 337	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	10.4	278 of 301	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	27.9	135 of 177	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	17.7	143 of 166	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	9.6	154 of 164	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts38%-16 vs state

Science24%-18 vs state

Math24%-19 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, January 18, 2019

Terrible school, ran by a tyrant! No accountability, no structure, and no problem solving skills by the leadership. It’s always about passing the buck and manipulating the situation. That principle should be a politician cause she talks a lot without ever actually saying anything! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ISAT Math (2026)								ISAT Science (2026)				ISAT English Language Arts (2026)								Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Heritage Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	500 South Lincoln Avenue	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Heritage Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 595-1617	176	12	14.9	43.2%	71 (40.3%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (48.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	15 (8.5%)								(n/a)	26.3	43.5	< 25%	< 30%	35.0	< 27%		23.7	29.2	< 35%		24.5		43.5	37.5	< 55%	55.0	39.1		38.5	$10,619	$2,541	$8,078
Jerome Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	125 4th Avenue West	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 324-2392	4	1	6.6		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$1,751	$471	$1,280
Gem Prep: Twin Falls	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	151 Federation Road	Twin Falls	83823	Latah County	Gem Prep: Twin Falls LLC	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 735-5646	316	14	22.5		242 (76.6%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (17.4%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)								(n/a)	56.5	73.5	30.6	48.7	50.0	50.0		51.5	29.7	57.7		41.3	43.5	55.9	43.2	48.7	64.0	69.2		53.4
Xavier Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1218 North College Road West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Xavier Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 734-3947	654	35	18.6	30.7%	468 (71.6%)	3 (0.5%)	143 (21.9%)	21 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.4%)								(n/a)	58.2	50.8	35.9	36.9	48.4	30.5	45.5	43.4	37.5	28.8	51.5	37.2	41.8	47.5	54.7	44.6	48.4	49.2	72.7	49.9	$5,824	$557	$5,266
Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	201 Main Avenue West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 733-6900	207	0	517.5		160 (77.3%)	4 (1.9%)	35 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)								(n/a)		< 30%				< 23%		18.3		< 23%		< 18%	45.5	< 30%				< 30%		28.2
Snake River Juvenile Detention	Public, Alternative	1-12	2515 Wright Avenue	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 736-2588	12	1	12.0		6 (50.0%)	2 (16.7%)	3 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Rise Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	203 Center Street West	Kimberly	83341	Twin Falls County	Kimberly District	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 423-4170	193	15	12.7	37.3%	152 (78.8%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (19.2%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)		47.4		40.0	46.2	39.1		< 43%	61.1	< 31%		< 40%	43.8	30.0	55.6	40.0	46.2	30.4	42.9	40.8
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1450 Main Street	Gooding	83330	Gooding County	Idaho Bureau Of Educational Services For The Deaf And The Bl	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 934-4457	111	21	5.4	36.0%	69 (62.2%)	5 (4.5%)	32 (28.8%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)
North Valley Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	906 Main Street	Gooding	83330	Gooding County	North Valley Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 934-4567	197	15	12.9	62.9%	121 (61.4%)	2 (1.0%)	58 (29.4%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	8 (4.1%)								(n/a)	31.6	33.3		46.7		50.0		32.3		50.0		36.7	38.9	38.9		60.0		58.3		42.1	$9,994	$1,868	$8,126
Dietrich School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	406 North Park Street	Dietrich	83324	Lincoln County	Dietrich District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 544-2158	173	17	10.3	50.3%	117 (67.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (30.6%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		43.8		46.2				50.6				30.6		46.7		50.0			53.8	61.3	$10,869	$1,573	$9,296

Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Academy

How many students attend Heritage Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 176 students attended Heritage Academy.

Is Heritage Academy a good school?

Heritage Academy ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Idaho alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Heritage Academy?

Students at Heritage Academy are 48% Hispanic, 40% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is Heritage Academy in?

Heritage Academy Inc.

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