Serving 737 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 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage Jr/sr High School's student population of 737 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heritage Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Jr/sr High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1264 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
11%
13%
White
59%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1264 out of 1,763 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 New Haven Jr/sr High School, Leo Junior/senior 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage Jr/sr High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Heritage Jr/sr High School?
737 students attend Heritage Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Heritage Jr/sr High School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Jr/sr High School?
Heritage Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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.
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5 12/6/2018
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