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What's something KIPP Heritage Academy does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
454
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIPP HERITAGE ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060225913763
KIPP Heritage Academy
423 Los Arboles St., San Jose, CA 95111 · (408) 283-6260 · Santa Clara County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL454 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
22.1:1
21 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
284 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 123 | 27% |
| Grade 6 | 125 | 28% |
| Grade 7 | 114 | 25% |
| Grade 8 | 92 | 20% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like KIPP Heritage Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Heritage Academy this school | 454 | 62.6% | N/A |
| George V. LeyVa Intermediate San Jose | 486 | 61.7% | 38.6% |
| KIPP Summit Academy San Lorenzo | 427 | 75.6% | N/A |
| William Sheppard Middle San Jose | 451 | 71.4% | 24.3% |
| Muscatel Middle Rosemead | 511 | 76.7% | 59.7% |
| Benjamin Franklin Intermediate Colma | 497 | 48.3% | 25.9% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where KIPP Heritage Academy ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Clara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 454 | #1,004 of 1,377 | #48 of 66 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.1:1 | #821 of 1,279 | #49 of 65 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.0% | #599 of 1,278 | #34 of 65 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 62.6% | #810 of 1,329 | #20 of 66 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
454
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.1:1
was 22.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 454 | 20.5 | 22.1:1 | 63% (284) |
| 2023-24 | 454 | 22.1 | 20.6:1 | 72% (328) |
| 2022-23 | 447 | 21.1 | 21.2:1 | 69% (310) |
| 2020-21 | 453 | 20 | 22.6:1 | 71% (323) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIPP Heritage Academy.
About KIPP Heritage Academy
KIPP Heritage Academy is a middle school in San Jose, California, according to federal school records. It serves 454 students in grades 5 through 8. For comparison, middle schools in California average about 659 students.
KIPP Heritage Academy is run by KIPP Heritage Academy District.
KIPP Heritage Academy's enrollment has no majority group, and Asian students are the largest at 49%. The school is also 48% Hispanic. The Asian share of the county population is lower, at 41%. The chance that two students picked at random at KIPP Heritage Academy belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 53%.
Teacher staffing is 20.5 full-time equivalents, or about 22.1 students per teacher. Among middle schools in California, the typical ratio is 20.7:1. About 63% of students, or 284, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Santa Clara County is 37%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Santa Clara County, median household income is about $164,281, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 57% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. KIPP Heritage Academy is one of 412 public schools in Santa Clara County, which together enroll about 230,059 students.
The shortest distance from KIPP Heritage Academy to another public school is about 0.1 miles, to Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy. The five-mile area around KIPP Heritage Academy holds at least 8 other public schools.
KIPP Heritage Academy is coded as City: Large in federal locale data. KIPP Heritage Academy is a publicly funded charter school.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 453 in 2020-21 and 454 in 2024-25.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Santa Clara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,902,047
Census ACS
Median income
$164,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
412
230,059 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in San Jose
- Evergreen Valley HighHigh · 2,703 students
- Independence HighHigh · 2,289 students
- Silver Creek HighHigh · 2,139 students
- Santa Teresa HighHigh · 2,134 students
- Piedmont Hills HighHigh · 1,918 students
- Leigh HighHigh · 1,884 students
Nearby schools
- Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy0.1 mi · 185
- Rocketship Rising Stars0.3 mi · 621
- Lairon College Preparatory Academy0.4 mi · 253
- Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary0.4 mi · 396
- Andrew P. Hill High0.4 mi · 1,564
- Sylvandale Middle0.5 mi · 330
Frequently asked questions
About KIPP Heritage AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at KIPP Heritage Academy?
KIPP Heritage Academy enrolls approximately 454 students in grades 05-08.
What age range does KIPP Heritage Academy serve?
KIPP Heritage Academy serves students from grade 05 through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at KIPP Heritage Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at KIPP Heritage Academy is approximately 22.1:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at KIPP Heritage Academy?
At KIPP Heritage Academy, the student body is approximately 1% White, 48% Hispanic, 1% Black, 49% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees KIPP Heritage Academy?
KIPP Heritage Academy is overseen by KIPP Heritage Academy District in Santa Clara County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.