Heritage High School serves 2,911 students in grades 9-12.
Heritage High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,911 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Heritage High School's student population of 2,911 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,911 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1779 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
4%
12%

Hispanic
67%
56%

Black
6%
5%

White
17%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
97%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage High School's ranking?
Heritage High School is ranked #1779 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
2,911 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Heritage High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Heritage High School offer ?
Heritage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Heritage High School part of?
Heritage High School is part of Perris Union High School District.
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