HERITAGE ACADEMY

www.heritageacademy.net

Charter School 27 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Heritage Academy, located on Fourwinds Drive in Windcrest, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment with a focus on character development and traditional values. The school serves students across various grade levels, aiming to prepare them for success in higher education and their future careers by emphasizing foundational knowledge, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. Its instructional approach is designed to foster a structured learning atmosphere that encourages both academic excellence and personal growth.

In addition to its core curriculum, Heritage Academy prioritizes a close-knit school community where students are encouraged to engage with their teachers and peers effectively. By blending high academic standards with an emphasis on discipline and moral integrity, the school strives to create an educational experience that goes beyond standardized testing to help students become well-rounded individuals. The Windcrest campus serves as part of a broader charter network committed to accessibility and excellence in public education for families in the San Antonio area.

Total Students

7.1

Full-Time Teachers

3.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERITAGE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	13
Black	6

Hispanic
13 (48.1 %)
White
8 (29.6 %)
Black
6 (22.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HERITAGE ACADEMY
Phone:	(210)354-7753
Website:	http://www.heritageacademy.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	27
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 12