Is Heritage High School a good school?

Heritage High School ranks 36 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Heritage High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,754 students attended Heritage High School.

What is the racial makeup of Heritage High School?

Students at Heritage High School are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Heritage High School?

Heritage High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hopkins Elementary School Elementary : Little Raven Elementary School Elementary : Runyon Elementary School Elementary : Wilder Elementary School

Heritage High School

Summary:

Heritage High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Littleton, Colorado, with a student population of 1,754. As part of the highly-ranked Littleton School District No. 6, Heritage High School consistently performs among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heritage High School's academic excellence is evident across multiple measures. The school's students significantly outperform state and district averages on standardized tests like the SAT and PSAT, with 80% of 11th-graders proficient or better in Reading and Writing, compared to 58% statewide. Heritage also shines in science, with 46.3% of 11th-graders proficient or better on the CMAS Science assessment, well above the 24.8% state average. The school's performance is particularly impressive for student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and White students, as well as students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, consistently ranking among the top schools in Colorado for these populations.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Littleton High School and Arapahoe High School, Heritage High School stands out as a highly desirable option for families in the Littleton area, with its track record of academic excellence, strong support for diverse student populations, and relatively affluent student body, as indicated by its low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1401 West Geddes Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120-4120

(303) 347-7600

District: Littleton School District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,524

Feeder schools for Heritage High School:

Elementary:	Hopkins Elementary School
	Little Raven Elementary School
	Runyon Elementary School
	Wilder Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 1,754

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heritage High School ranks better than 89.7% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Littleton School District No. 6. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.19. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Heritage High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Heritage High School has the largest high school student body size in the Littleton School District No. 6. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage High School is $14,524, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Littleton School District No. 6!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heritage High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage High School 36^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Heritage High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Littleton School District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks Littleton School District No. 6 9^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heritage High School

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Rank History for all students at Heritage High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	88.61	18^th	279	93.5%
2005	86.82	27^th	280	90.4%
2006	86.26	25^th	286	91.3%
2007	82.89	43^rd	298	85.6%
2008	89.15	22^nd	301	92.7%
2009	90.43	19^th	310	93.9%
2010	89.44	24^th	327	92.7%
2011	88.25	31^st	337	90.8%
2012	87.13	27^th	334	91.9%
2013	86.06	34^th	349	90.3%
2014	84.52	48^th	369	87.0%
2015	66.08	57^th	292	80.5%
2016	67.14	37^th	255	85.5%
2017	69.98	29^th	256	88.7%
2018	88.89	27^th	388	93.0%
2019	88.94	35^th	411	91.5%
2021	79.48	38^th	210	81.9%
2022	77.99	43^rd	221	80.5%
2023	88.56	30^th	349	91.4%
2024	87.19	36^th	349	89.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Heritage High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.43	20^th	60	66.7%
2022	63.79	22^nd	77	71.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heritage High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	82.79	23^rd	188	87.8%
2022	75.40	37^th	203	81.8%
2023	80.47	31^st	200	84.5%
2024	88.80	15^th	211	92.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Heritage High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	86.95	24^th	239	90.0%
2022	85.68	33^rd	257	87.2%
2023	87.56	25^th	254	90.2%
2024	85.09	33^rd	257	87.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Heritage High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.77	11^th	74	85.1%
2024	77.36	9^th	84	89.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Heritage High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	58.78	50^th	108	53.7%
2023	66.53	40^th	135	70.4%
2024	69.23	41^st	140	70.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Heritage High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	81.75	43^rd	240	82.1%
2022	83.42	40^th	253	84.2%
2023	85.97	33^rd	252	86.9%
2024	84.67	34^th	256	86.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Heritage High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	65.16	14^th	45	68.9%
2023	48.53	23^rd	43	46.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heritage High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	83.78	24^th	181	86.7%
2022	83.14	30^th	205	85.4%
2023	79.94	32^nd	198	83.8%
2024	78.10	35^th	199	82.4%

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Rank History for White students at Heritage High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	78.26	41^st	225	81.8%
2022	77.29	51^st	228	77.6%
2023	81.01	35^th	234	85.0%
2024	77.19	43^rd	229	81.2%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heritage High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1752	4	3	32	3	n/a	n/a	1794
1989	1589	8	16	53	8	n/a	n/a	1674
1990	1549	4	22	38	4	n/a	n/a	1617
1991	1545	6	30	45	3	n/a	n/a	1629
1992	1572	7	47	51	5	n/a	n/a	1682
1993	1596	12	52	69	5	n/a	n/a	1734
1994	1644	12	64	73	4	n/a	n/a	1797
1995	1606	12	63	74	10	n/a	n/a	1765
1996	1606	12	63	74	10	n/a	n/a	1765
1997	1627	12	64	77	5	n/a	n/a	1785
1998	1652	14	56	75	6	n/a	n/a	1803
1999	1697	15	58	87	10	n/a	n/a	1867
2000	1683	15	50	71	11	n/a	n/a	1830
2001	1739	18	38	72	9	n/a	n/a	1876
2002	1713	22	50	70	5	n/a	n/a	1860
2003	1713	22	50	70	5	n/a	n/a	1860
2004	1717	23	54	84	5	n/a	n/a	1883
2005	1647	23	48	104	6	n/a	n/a	1828
2006	1629	26	44	106	7	n/a	n/a	1812
2007	1541	25	41	114	7	n/a	n/a	1728
2008	1481	31	40	121	14	n/a	n/a	1687
2009	1419	30	40	124	15	n/a	n/a	1628
2010	1497	44	40	128	13	n/a	n/a	1722
2011	1428	26	36	192	13	1	56	1752
2012	1382	19	37	184	9	2	58	1691
2013	1417	21	40	223	8	1	66	1776
2014	1327	14	40	218	8	1	65	1673
2015	1306	13	52	228	6	3	62	1670
2016	1331	14	64	249	7	2	62	1729
2017	1274	12	63	235	5	2	46	1637
2018	1328	15	64	247	6	1	50	1711
2019	1319	16	48	240	6	0	57	1686
2020	1329	16	40	240	6	1	59	1691
2021	1334	17	48	255	4	3	58	1719
2022	1339	16	53	252	4	1	59	1724
2023	1389	17	50	232	3	1	62	1754

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heritage High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1794	95.1	18.8	n/a
1989	1674	91.6	18.2	1
1990	1617	85.0	19.0	1.3
1991	1629	86.2	18.8	0.8
1992	1682	87.2	19.2	1.8
1993	1734	86.2	20.1	1.6
1994	1797	94.4	19.0	3.1
1995	1765	87.2	20.2	2.6
1996	1765	87.2	20.2	2.6
1997	1785	89.4	20.0	2.3
1998	1803	93.3	19.3	2.9
1999	1867	90.5	20.6	2.8
2000	1830	93.3	19.6	3.5
2001	1876	91.5	20.5	3.4
2002	1860	88.2	21.1	2.6
2003	1860	88.2	21.1	2.6
2004	1883	94.9	19.8	4.5
2005	1828	90.9	20.1	5.1
2006	1812	85.5	21.2	6.6
2007	1728	91.6	18.9	6.7
2008	1687	86.1	19.6	7
2009	1628	82.9	19.6	7.7
2010	1722	81.4	21.1	9.3
2011	1752	77.7	22.5	10.7
2012	1691	73.0	23.1	12.8
2013	1776	78.9	22.5	14.5
2014	1673	78.6	21.2	14.5
2015	1670	79.0	21.1	13.2
2016	1729	82.0	21.0	11.2
2017	1637	80.2	20.3	13.9
2018	1711	79.1	21.6	12
2019	1686	80.1	21.0	10.5
2020	1691	81.5	20.7	10.6
2021	1719	82.1	20.9	12.6
2022	1724	82.3	20.9	9.2
2023	1754	84.9	20.6	10.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heritage High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1794	95.1	18.8	n/a
1989	1674	91.6	18.2	1
1990	1617	85.0	19.0	1.3
1991	1629	86.2	18.8	0.8
1992	1682	87.2	19.2	1.8
1993	1734	86.2	20.1	1.6
1994	1797	94.4	19.0	3.1
1995	1765	87.2	20.2	2.6
1996	1765	87.2	20.2	2.6
1997	1785	89.4	20.0	2.3
1998	1803	93.3	19.3	2.9
1999	1867	90.5	20.6	2.8
2000	1830	93.3	19.6	3.5
2001	1876	91.5	20.5	3.4
2002	1860	88.2	21.1	2.6
2003	1860	88.2	21.1	2.6
2004	1883	94.9	19.8	4.5
2005	1828	90.9	20.1	5.1
2006	1812	85.5	21.2	6.6
2007	1728	91.6	18.9	6.7
2008	1687	86.1	19.6	7
2009	1628	82.9	19.6	7.7
2010	1722	81.4	21.1	9.3
2011	1752	77.7	22.5	10.7
2012	1691	73.0	23.1	12.8
2013	1776	78.9	22.5	14.5
2014	1673	78.6	21.2	14.5
2015	1670	79.0	21.1	13.2
2016	1729	82.0	21.0	11.2
2017	1637	80.2	20.3	13.9
2018	1711	79.1	21.6	12
2019	1686	80.1	21.0	10.5
2020	1691	81.5	20.7	10.6
2021	1719	82.1	20.9	12.6
2022	1724	82.3	20.9	9.2
2023	1754	84.9	20.6	10.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Heritage High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,620
2020	$11,633
2021	$11,193
2022	$12,661
2023	$14,524

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 30^th of 349 High schools	0.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1686	1754	4%
African American	16	17	6.3%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	48	50	4.2%
Hispanic	240	232	3.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1319	1389	5.3%
Two or More Races	57	62	8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.5%	10.3%	0.2%

Schools Near Heritage High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Heritage High School	Public	9-12	1401 West Geddes Avenue	Littleton	80120	Arapahoe County	Littleton School District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(303) 347-7600	1,754	85	20.6	10.3%	1,389 (79.2%)	17 (1.0%)	232 (13.2%)	50 (2.9%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (3.5%)	87.2	36^th of 349 public high schools	89.7%		88.6	30^th of 349 public high schools	91.4%	6	87.0	51.0	88.0	64.0	80.0	52.0	46.3	$14,524
Littleton High School	Public	9-12	199 East Littleton Blvd	Littleton	80121	Arapahoe County	Littleton School District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(303) 347-7700	1,224	72	17.0	26.1%	718 (58.7%)	24 (2.0%)	379 (31.0%)	35 (2.9%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (5.0%)	70.2	95^th of 349 public high schools	72.8%		77.2	74^th of 349 public high schools	78.8%	21	74.0	48.0	71.0	54.0	61.0	41.0	37.5	$18,292
Arapahoe High School	Public	9-12	2201 East Dry Creek Road	Centennial	80122	Arapahoe County	Littleton School District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(303) 347-6000	1,820	84	21.7	8.0%	1,397 (76.8%)	36 (2.0%)	227 (12.5%)	44 (2.4%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	105 (5.8%)	89.5	27^th of 349 public high schools	92.3%		88.4	32^nd of 349 public high schools	90.8%	5	87.0	53.0	89.0	72.0	81.0	53.0	55.7	$14,669
Colorado's Finest High School of Choice	Public	9-12	300 W Chenango	Englewood	80110	Arapahoe County	Englewood School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 934-5786	240	20	11.9	43.3%	161 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	24.4	257^th of 349 public high schools	26.4%		24.2	260^th of 349 public high schools	25.5%	3	59.0	12.0	68.0	14.0	44.0	6.0	17.5	$21,245
Thunderridge High School	Public	9-12	1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway	Highlands Ranch	80129	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-2000	1,881	91	20.5		1,421 (75.5%)	15 (0.8%)	264 (14.0%)	71 (3.8%)	10 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	96 (5.1%)	88.1	32^nd of 349 public high schools	90.8%		87.7	33^rd of 349 public high schools	90.5%	1	84.0	58.0	85.0	68.0	78.0	55.0	34.4	$13,835
SOAR Academy	Public	9-12	4107 S. Federal Blvd.	Englewood	80110	Arapahoe County	Sheridan School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 833-6797	78	7	12.0	82.1%	16 (20.5%)	2 (2.6%)	57 (73.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)								(n/a)	15.0							$26,391
Columbine High School	Public	9-12	6201 South Pierce Street	Littleton	80123	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-4400	1,686	87	19.4	26.3%	1,156 (68.6%)	20 (1.2%)	385 (22.8%)	55 (3.3%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	63 (3.7%)	66.8	106^th of 349 public high schools	69.6%		70.6	94^th of 349 public high schools	73.1%	12	74.0	43.0	74.0	50.0	66.0	40.0	26.6	$13,782
Sheridan High School	Public	9-12	3201 West Oxford Avenue	Englewood	80110	Arapahoe County	Sheridan School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 833-6987	326	22	14.5	89.6%	30 (9.2%)	9 (2.8%)	270 (82.8%)	5 (1.5%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)								(n/a)	34.0							$27,390
Englewood High School	Public	9-12	3800 S Logan St	Englewood	80113	Arapahoe County	Englewood School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 806-2200	561	36	15.4	59.5%	241 (43.0%)	31 (5.5%)	258 (46.0%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	21 (3.7%)	34.1	224^th of 349 public high schools	35.8%		31.1	233^rd of 349 public high schools	33.2%	9	64.0	28.0	55.0	32.0	44.0	12.0	20.5	$18,819
Highlands Ranch High School	Public	9-12	9375 Cresthill Lane	Highlands Ranch	80130	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-2500	1,538	86	17.8		1,040 (67.6%)	36 (2.3%)	271 (17.6%)	88 (5.7%)	10 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (6.0%)	79.1	67^th of 349 public high schools	80.8%		81.8	57^th of 349 public high schools	83.7%	10	81.0	52.0	78.0	55.0	72.0	47.0	34.1	$16,533

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