Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep vs Heritage Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 6–12
781 students
Heritage Academy
Mesa · Charter high · Grades 7–12
778 students
| Measure | Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep Phoenix, Arizona | Heritage Academy Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 286 | #88 of 286 |
| National rank | #2557 of 16,910 | #5979 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 781 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| city | Phoenix | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 59.3).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.0).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is the larger school with 781 students compared with 778.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep better than Heritage Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep ranks higher (73.1 vs 59.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep and Heritage Academy?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep: 781. Heritage Academy: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep and Heritage Academy rank in Arizona?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is 33rd of 286 and Heritage Academy is 88th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).