Heritage High School is a public secondary school located in Leesburg, Virginia, and is part of Loudoun County Public Schools. The principal is Jeff Adam. Its naming broke the previous tradition of naming high schools with two words prior to "High School".
Serving 1,475 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage High serves the eastern part of Leesburg, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 13.3 square miles. Families living within the zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage High School's student population of 1,475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
1,475 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Motto
Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world.
School Rankings
Heritage High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)92%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pride
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage High School's ranking?
Heritage High School is ranked #533 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Heritage High School often compared to?
Heritage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loudoun Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage High School is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
1,475 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Heritage High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heritage High School offer ?
Heritage High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Heritage High School part of?
Heritage High School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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