Heritage High School

520 Evergreen Mill Rd. Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
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Top 30%
Serving 1,458 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Heritage High School's student population of 1,458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,458 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Heritage High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#433 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Heritage High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
56%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heritage High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
92%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heritage High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
67%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Heritage High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Heritage High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Heritage High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
8%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Heritage High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Heritage High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Heritage High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Heritage High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Heritage High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Heritage High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heritage High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heritage High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 #433 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
1,458 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Heritage High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage High School part of?
Heritage High School is part of Loudoun Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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