National Heritage Academies

NHA partners with communities to build and operate tuition-free public charter schools, currently supporting more than 100 schools across nine states and serving over 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. While NHA is primarily an educational organization, it employs school nurses to assess and monitor student health needs and provide professional nursing interventions in accordance with state Department of Health guidelines and acceptable state nursing practice standards. For nursing professionals, NHA offers a unique non-traditional setting within charter schools rather than a hospital or clinical environment. School nurses at NHA are responsible for student health services within individual school buildings, working as part of a broader educational team focused on both academic growth and moral character development. NHA emphasizes professional development and reports that its schools consistently outperform local districts on state tests, with Stanford University's CREDO recognizing NHA as a leading performer among charter school management organizations. However, employee reviews suggest mixed satisfaction, with Indeed data showing an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 434 reviews, though these reviews are primarily from educators rather than nursing staff.

NHA's mission is to transform students' lives by advancing academic growth and cultivating strong moral character through a Moral Focus curriculum. The organization believes every child deserves an education that builds both knowledge and character, and is designed to eliminate the achievement gap while providing school choice to families. Core values emphasize purpose-driven work, professional development, community partnership, and accountability for results.