Serving 4,700 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Heartland Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 4,700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heartland Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Heartland Charter's student population of 4,700 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 157 teachers has grown by 130% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
4,700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
157 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heartland Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heartland Charter is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4892 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
28%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
60%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heartland Charter's ranking?
Heartland Charter is ranked #4892 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Heartland Charter often compared to?
Heartland Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Valley Oaks Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heartland Charter?
The graduation rate of Heartland Charter is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Heartland Charter?
4,700 students attend Heartland Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Heartland Charter students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heartland Charter?
Heartland Charter has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Heartland Charter offer ?
Heartland Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Heartland Charter part of?
Heartland Charter is part of Heartland Charter School District.
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