The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in English language arts. The lowest is 37% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Heritage Heights Academy
Heritage Heights Academy is a charter school in Centennial that serves kindergarten through eighth grade and belongs to the Cherry Creek School District. The school occupies a corner of a large, car-dependent suburban city with no traditional downtown, where daily life typically requires driving. The area's housing market is relatively expensive, with home values sitting slightly above the state average and rents that have softened a little recently. The school itself was reporting enrollment of over five hundred students, making it a mid-sized option for families looking for a K-8 pathway within one campus.
The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest single group, at roughly two-fifths of the population, followed by Black students and Asian students each in the range of a fifth to a sixth, with smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, of two or more races, or from other backgrounds. A substantial share of students, over a third, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which gives the school a moderate level of economic diversity. Data for students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the profile.
On state assessments, Heritage Heights Academy showed a mixed picture. In math and English language arts for grades three through eight, proficiency rates were close to half of the students tested, placing the school's combined academic performance in the top quartile among districts in Arapahoe County. The median for the county was notably lower, so by this measure the school stands out as a relatively strong performer in the local context. In fifth-grade science, proficiency was lower, with roughly a third of students reaching the state standard. The eighth-grade science result was suppressed by the state, meaning the data was not reported due to small group size or other privacy rules. The school's tested-student counts in the upper grades were smaller, which is typical for a school of this size.
The school's governance structure is worth noting. As a charter school, it operates with some independence from the Cherry Creek district's central administration, which can appeal to families seeking a school with a specific mission or instructional approach. The available data does not describe what that approach is. The curriculum and program offerings were not listed in the profile, so a parent would need to reach out to the school directly to understand what specialized pathways, enrichment activities, or academic supports are available, particularly for the middle grades.
Because the school ends at eighth grade, there is no high school graduation rate to report, and the profile also lacked information on chronic absenteeism, discipline incidents, and staffing ratios. These are gaps a prospective family may want to explore further with the school. The school's location in Centennial places it within a community that has grown incrementally since its incorporation, with a base of major corporate employers and the Denver Broncos training facility nearby, but without a walkable downtown core. For families already living in the eastern part of Centennial or the surrounding unincorporated area, Heritage Heights Academy offers a K-8 charter option whose academic results sit comfortably above the county median, though with room for improvement in science and with a student population that reflects the area's racial and economic mix.
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