HERITAGE COMMUNITY CHARTER

HERITAGE COMMUNITY CHARTER is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the HERITAGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC. school district, located in CALDWELL, ID with about 513 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, HERITAGE COMMUNITY CHARTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HERITAGE COMMUNITY CHARTER School (HCCS), located in Caldwell, Idaho, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school operates with a mission centered on providing a rigorous, academic-focused education that emphasizes traditional values, character development, and high standards of citizenship. By utilizing a "back-to-basics" approach, the school aims to create a structured learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve excellence through a curriculum that prioritizes core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing.

Beyond its academic curriculum, HERITAGE COMMUNITY CHARTER places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school’s culture is built upon the pillars of respect, responsibility, and patriotism, often integrating character education into daily routines to foster a supportive and disciplined atmosphere. Because it is a public charter school, it operates independently of the local school district, allowing it to maintain a specific educational philosophy while remaining tuition-free and open to all students within the state of Idaho, subject to enrollment availability.

For more information, contact HERITAGE COMMUNITY CHARTER at (208) 453-8070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.