Heritage Academy vs Step Up School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Academy
Mesa · Charter high · Grades 7–12
778 students
Step Up School
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
62 students
| Measure | Heritage Academy Mesa, Arizona | Step Up School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 286 | #937 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #5979 of 16,910 | #45683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 778 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 24.5% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 18.7).
- •Heritage Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 24.5%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 15%).
- •Step Up School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 19.0).
- •Heritage Academy is the larger school with 778 students compared with 62.
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 Heritage Academy better than Step Up School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Academy ranks higher (59.3 vs 18.7 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 Heritage Academy and Step Up School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Academy: 778. Step Up School: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Academy and Step Up School rank in Arizona?
Heritage Academy is 88th of 286 and Step Up School is 937th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).