Heritage High School vs. Littleton High School
Should I attend Heritage High School or Littleton High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Littleton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,724 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,293 students in grades 9-12, Littleton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,724 students
1,293 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#205 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
74%
Graduation Rate
92%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
443
295
Grade 10 Students
429
331
Grade 11 Students
438
314
Grade 12 Students
414
353
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
31%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
78%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%