Heritage High School is a high school in Palm Bay, Florida run by Brevard Public Schools. It is the 16th school in the district. The school is located on 65 acres of land with a student capacity of 2,384.
Serving 1,960 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,960 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage High School serves the southern part of Palm Bay, FL, covering an area of approximately 60.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage High School's student population of 1,960 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,960 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3014 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Florida Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage High School's ranking?
Heritage High School is ranked #3014 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Heritage High School often compared to?
Heritage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage High School is 88%, which is equal to the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
1,960 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Heritage High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage High School offer ?
Heritage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage High School part of?
Heritage High School is part of Brevard School District.
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