Heritage High School

Summary:

Heritage High School is a public high school located in Ringgold, Georgia, serving 1,242 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Catoosa County School District, which is ranked 66 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heritage High School consistently outperforms the Catoosa County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. The school has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.7% to 92.0% over the past five years, consistently outperforming the state average. Additionally, Heritage High School has been ranked among the top 100 high schools in Georgia for the past several years, with a current ranking of 75 out of 458 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Ringgold High School and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School, Heritage High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.74% to 23.43% over the past three years. This suggests that the school may serve a more affluent student population, which could be a contributing factor to its strong academic performance. While Heritage High School is performing well overall, there may be opportunities for further improvement, particularly in areas where the school's performance, while still strong, is not as high as the state average.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3960 Poplar Springs Rd
       Ringgold, GA  30736


(706) 937-6464

District: Catoosa County

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,774 Help


Feeder schools for Heritage High School:

Elementary:    Battlefield Elementary School
    Battlefield Primary
    Boynton Elementary School
    Woodstation Elementary School
Middle:    Heritage Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  1,242

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heritage High School ranks better than 83.6% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Catoosa County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.06. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Heritage High School has the largest high school student body size in the Catoosa County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage High School is $9,774, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Catoosa County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Heritage High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Heritage High School 75th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Heritage High School in the ranking list.)

Catoosa County:

SchoolDigger ranks Catoosa County 66th of 203 Georgia 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 GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 59.81 138th 372 62.9%
2010 67.00 113th 384 70.6%
2011 59.08 153rd 402 61.9%
2012 74.43 72nd 396 81.8%
2013 70.04 84th 425 80.2%
2014 69.95 79th 425 81.4%
2015 68.41 74th 435 83.0%
2016 62.83 91st 426 78.6%
2017 63.38 87th 420 79.3%
2018 68.94 79th 428 81.5%
2019 65.00 94th 438 78.5%
2021 71.68 52nd 410 87.3%
2022 64.62 100th 429 76.7%
2023 73.76 63rd 442 85.7%
2024 74.06 75th 458 83.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia 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 Not Specified Total
2009 836 16 15 17 3 n/a n/a 5 892
2010 1080 24 20 23 5 0 6 0 1158
2011 1185 24 20 31 4 0 11 0 1275
2012 1257 21 17 37 6 0 11 0 1349
2013 1275 27 17 43 3 0 18 0 1383
2014 1213 28 13 57 3 0 31 0 1345
2015 1225 31 17 50 3 0 37 0 1363
2016 1189 26 21 53 2 0 37 0 1328
2017 1204 24 17 34 1 1 39 0 1320
2018 1203 30 20 31 3 1 43 0 1331
2019 1165 21 14 29 4 1 44 0 1278
2020 1155 23 8 41 4 1 39 0 1271
2021 1147 22 13 44 3 0 33 0 1262
2022 1152 22 20 48 2 0 36 0 1280
2023 1101 23 28 51 0 1 38 0 1242

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
2009 892 55.0 16.2 27.6
2010 1158 75.0 15.4 30.4
2011 1275 76.7 16.6 29.6
2012 1349 83.0 16.2 30.7
2013 1383 81.5 16.9 31.2
2014 1345 84.0 16.0 30.7
2015 1363 82.0 16.6 32.6
2016 1328 83.0 16.0 33.1
2017 1320 83.9 15.7 32.9
2018 1331 85.9 15.4 30.6
2019 1278 86.4 14.7 26.4
2020 1271 88.1 14.4 25.9
2021 1262 88.3 14.2 22.7
2022 1280 89.6 14.2 n/a
2023 1242 88.0 14.1 23.4

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
2009 892 55.0 16.2 27.6
2010 1158 75.0 15.4 30.4
2011 1275 76.7 16.6 29.6
2012 1349 83.0 16.2 30.7
2013 1383 81.5 16.9 31.2
2014 1345 84.0 16.0 30.7
2015 1363 82.0 16.6 32.6
2016 1328 83.0 16.0 33.1
2017 1320 83.9 15.7 32.9
2018 1331 85.9 15.4 30.6
2019 1278 86.4 14.7 26.4
2020 1271 88.1 14.4 25.9
2021 1262 88.3 14.2 22.7
2022 1280 89.6 14.2 n/a
2023 1242 88.0 14.1 23.4

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)
2017 $372 (4.3%) $8,286 (95.7%) $8,658
2018 $476 (5.2%) $8,736 (94.8%) $9,212
2019 $474 (4.8%) $9,300 (95.2%) $9,774

Data source: Georgia 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 94th of 438 High schoolsRanks 63rd of 442 High schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Heritage High School)48.349.2
 0.9%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Catoosa County)43.643.6
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Heritage High School)58.749.2
 9.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Catoosa County)45.247.3
 2.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Heritage High School)48.157.2
 9.1%
   End of Course Biology (Catoosa County)44.354.6
 10.3%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Heritage High School)50.961.3
 10.4%
   End of Course United States History (Catoosa County)46.548.8
 2.3%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12781242
 2.8%
African American2123
 9.5%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian1428
 100%
Hispanic2951
 75.9%
Pacific Islander11
White11651101
 5.5%
Two or More Races4438
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.4%23.4%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage High School

Students at Heritage High School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Heritage High School ranks 75th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Heritage High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Battlefield Elementary School
Elementary : Battlefield Primary
Elementary : Boynton Elementary School
Elementary : Woodstation Elementary School
Middle : Heritage Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,242 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 Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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