Serving 790 students in grades 7-12, Heritage Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana 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 Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Heritage Jr/sr High School's student population of 790 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heritage Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Jr/sr High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1288 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
10%
13%
White
58%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Heritage Jr/sr High School is ranked #1288 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Heritage Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Heritage Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leo Junior/senior High School, New Haven Jr/sr High School, Woodlan Jr/sr 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 36% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage Jr/sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Heritage Jr/sr High School?
790 students attend Heritage Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Heritage Jr/sr High School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Jr/sr High School?
Heritage Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heritage Jr/sr High School offer ?
Heritage Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Heritage Jr/sr High School part of?
Heritage Jr/sr High School is part of East Allen County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 12/6/2018
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