Heritage K-8 Charter

About Heritage K-8 Charter

Heritage K-8 Charter School is a public charter school located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. We offer a unique and diverse educational experience for students in grades K-8. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.
At Heritage K-8, we believe in the power of learning. We strive to create an environment that encourages exploration, discovery, and growth. Our curriculum is designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving. We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities that help students develop their talents and interests.
Our teachers are passionate about education and committed to helping each student reach their highest potential. We are proud of our diverse student body and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.
At Heritage K-8, we believe in the power of collaboration. We work together with parents, community members, and other schools to ensure our students receive the best education possible. We are committed to providing our students with the tools and resources they need to succeed in the 21st century.

Address:	1855 E. Valley Pkwy. Escondido, CA 92027
Phone:	(760) 737-3111
Site:	echs.amhcs.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	1,299 students

Overview Heritage K-8 Charter

Heritage K-8 Charter serves 1,299 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Heritage K-8 Charter placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Heritage K-8 Charter

Heritage K-8 Charter is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Heritage K-8 Charter is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.