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Heritage High School

520 Evergreen Mill Rd. Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
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Top 30%
Tel: (571) 252-2800
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Heritage High School serves 1,492 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Heritage High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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 (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 92% (Top 5%)
  • 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
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

School Overview

Heritage High School's student population of 1,492 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,492 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
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School Rankings

Heritage High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
Overall Testing Rank
#433 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
8%
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Hispanic
20%
18%
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Black
8%
22%
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White
50%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
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Graduation Rate
90%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Loudoun County Public Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage High School's ranking?

Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

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 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.

How many students attend Heritage High School?

1,492 students attend Heritage High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Heritage High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% 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 10:1, 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 County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 92% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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