Heritage High School

Summary:

Heritage High School is a public high school located in Palm Bay, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,007 students. The school is part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Heritage High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 37.72% White, 27.95% African American, 24.02% Hispanic, 1.54% Asian, and 8.27% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools, such as Viera High School and Satellite Senior High School, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. However, Heritage High School's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated between 85.1% and 91.5%, which are generally lower than the nearby high-performing schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 17.0% to 27.6%, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

One of the most significant challenges facing Heritage High School is its consistently lower test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts, compared to the Brevard District and Florida state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26% of Heritage High School students were proficient or better in Algebra 1 and Geometry, compared to 54% and 53% for the Brevard District, respectively. This disparity in academic performance has contributed to the school's declining statewide ranking, from 317 out of 734 Florida high schools in 2018-2019 to 436 out of 807 in 2023-2024. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.83% to 63.19%, suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2351 Malabar Rd NW
       Palm Bay, FL  32907


(321) 722-4178

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
436th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,472 Help


Feeder schools for Heritage High School:

Elementary:    Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
    Discovery Elementary School
    Jupiter Elementary School
Middle:    Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  2,007

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.7%
African American:
28.0%
Hispanic:
24.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heritage High School ranks worse than 54% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 10th among 17 ranked high schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Heritage High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Student population at Heritage High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.7%), African American (28%), Hispanic (24%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heritage High School is 22.3. 16 high schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Heritage High School employs 90 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage High School is $8,472. 14 high schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Heritage High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Heritage High School 436th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Heritage High School in the ranking list.)

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heritage High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 58.41 281st 622 54.8%
2012 47.13 265th 606 56.3%
2013 44.33 337th 648 48.0%
2014 47.90 339th 687 50.7%
2016 49.82 274th 693 60.5%
2017 48.27 297th 714 58.4%
2018 40.58 371st 716 48.2%
2019 46.53 317th 734 56.8%
2021 36.49 402nd 746 46.1%
2022 36.54 428th 774 44.7%
2023 34.80 446th 792 43.7%
2024 38.24 436th 807 46.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Not Specified Total
2010 472 257 8 142 4 n/a n/a 49 932
2011 620 332 15 270 2 0 88 0 1327
2012 768 472 24 374 4 1 117 0 1760
2013 774 485 23 398 5 1 111 0 1797
2014 762 461 31 428 3 0 110 0 1795
2015 781 481 27 421 7 0 108 0 1825
2016 784 506 29 405 7 0 121 0 1852
2017 768 530 30 392 7 2 125 0 1854
2018 731 515 30 369 8 1 123 0 1777
2019 747 527 28 402 5 1 120 0 1830
2020 731 569 26 429 5 4 127 0 1891
2021 740 559 33 427 6 2 132 0 1899
2022 785 561 31 450 5 4 155 0 1991
2023 757 561 31 482 6 4 166 0 2007

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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
2010 932 52.0 17.9 54
2011 1327 79.8 16.6 52.9
2012 1760 96.8 18.1 55.9
2013 1797 102.0 17.6 59
2014 1795 91.0 19.7 57.1
2015 1825 92.0 19.8 60.2
2016 1852 92.0 20.1 61.6
2017 1854 92.0 20.1 62.9
2018 1777 90.0 19.7 57
2019 1830 84.0 21.7 60
2020 1891 82.0 23.0 58.5
2021 1899 86.0 22.0 63.2
2022 1991 89.0 22.3 63.1
2023 2007 90.0 22.3 61.8

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
2010 932 52.0 17.9 54
2011 1327 79.8 16.6 52.9
2012 1760 96.8 18.1 55.9
2013 1797 102.0 17.6 59
2014 1795 91.0 19.7 57.1
2015 1825 92.0 19.8 60.2
2016 1852 92.0 20.1 61.6
2017 1854 92.0 20.1 62.9
2018 1777 90.0 19.7 57
2019 1830 84.0 21.7 60
2020 1891 82.0 23.0 58.5
2021 1899 86.0 22.0 63.2
2022 1991 89.0 22.3 63.1
2023 2007 90.0 22.3 61.8

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $295 (4.2%) $6,769 (95.8%) $7,064
2019 $199 (2.8%) $6,848 (97.2%) $7,048
2020 $204 (3.2%) $6,214 (96.8%) $6,418
2021 $428 (6.0%) $6,685 (94.0%) $7,113
2022 $996 (12.4%) $7,014 (87.6%) $8,010
2023 $1,180 (13.9%) $7,292 (86.1%) $8,472

Data source: Florida 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 317th of 734 High schoolsRanks 446th of 792 High schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage High School)6041
 19%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6255
 7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage High School)4742
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)5954
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Heritage High School)7255
 17%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Brevard)6762
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Heritage High School)6053
 7%
   End of Course US History (Brevard)7162
 9%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Heritage High School)4828
 20%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Brevard)6454
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Heritage High School)4832
 16%
   End of Course Geometry (Brevard)6251
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18302007
 9.7%
African American527561
 6.5%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian2831
 10.7%
Hispanic402482
 19.9%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White747757
 1.3%
Two or More Races120166
 38.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%61.8%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage High School

Heritage High School ranks 436th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Heritage High School are 38% White, 28% African American, 24% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Heritage High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
Elementary : Discovery Elementary School
Elementary : Jupiter Elementary School
Middle : Central Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,007 students attended Heritage High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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