Heritage High School

Summary:

Heritage High School is a public high school located in Maryville, Tennessee, serving 1,198 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Blount County School District, which is ranked 54 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heritage High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.48%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like William Blount High School and Maryville High School. The school's academic performance on state assessments has been mixed, with the school performing better in some subjects and grade levels but lagging behind in others. Heritage High School's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students but performing poorly for special education students.

Despite some areas of strong performance, Heritage High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 112th to its current 127th position out of Tennessee high schools. When compared to nearby schools, Heritage High School's performance is generally lower, particularly in subjects like Biology I, Algebra II, and English II. This suggests that the school may have room for improvement to match the academic achievements of its neighboring schools and address the needs of all its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3741 E Lamar Alex Pkwy
       Maryville, TN  37804


(865) 984-8110

District: Blount County

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,211 Help


Feeder schools for Heritage High School:

Elementary:    Eagleton Elementary
    Montvale Elementary
    Porter Elementary
    Prospect Elementary School
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Middle:    Heritage Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  1,198

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heritage High School ranks better than 68.1% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.13. (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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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage High School is $12,211.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heritage High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage High School 125th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Heritage High School in the ranking list.)

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Blount County:

SchoolDigger ranks Blount County 52nd of 140 Tennessee 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 TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 61.54 114th 267 57.3%
2011 54.93 153rd 273 44.0%
2012 49.73 169th 269 37.2%
2013 44.29 207th 285 27.4%
2014 39.47 212th 296 28.4%
2015 47.23 200th 300 33.3%
2016 50.09 164th 351 53.3%
2017 25.88 221st 273 19.0%
2018 38.39 209th 341 38.7%
2019 44.00 179th 342 47.7%
2021 48.21 150th 347 56.8%
2022 55.82 112th 358 68.7%
2023 59.58 114th 384 70.3%
2024 59.13 125th 392 68.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Heritage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.08 126th 127 0.8%
2024 35.88 104th 183 43.2%
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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 TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.03 239th 308 22.4%
2019 43.65 151st 302 50.0%
2021 54.57 96th 317 69.7%
2022 46.75 141st 322 56.2%
2023 41.52 179th 330 45.8%
2024 61.65 83rd 337 75.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Heritage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.57 167th 337 50.4%
2021 46.39 155th 340 54.4%
2022 60.04 101st 350 71.1%
2023 58.95 110th 366 69.9%
2024 59.14 116th 365 68.2%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Heritage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.66 178th 329 45.9%
2021 50.16 127th 332 61.7%
2022 46.84 152nd 349 56.4%
2023 56.60 120th 359 66.6%
2024 55.86 131st 366 64.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heritage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.28 133rd 159 16.4%
2019 17.41 138th 153 9.8%
2021 36.12 112th 180 37.8%
2022 28.27 145th 189 23.3%
2023 33.19 138th 202 31.7%
2024 51.83 75th 209 64.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Heritage High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.32 237th 307 22.8%
2019 36.79 184th 301 38.9%
2021 42.63 164th 306 46.4%
2022 48.78 129th 312 58.7%
2023 53.21 124th 325 61.8%
2024 49.92 141st 326 56.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student on FaceBook
Friday, July 29, 2011

Open Quote Heritage High School has poor luches, Rude faculty, and doesn't listen to thier students. I have had multiple problems with Heritage and my own experiences have not been good so far. I even tried to change schools, but Blount County said I could not. I think that teachers cursing me out and taking pictures of my dead baby cousin from me just becuase I cried over it only a few days after her death, are not good qualities in a school. Niether is a school that offers no options for children with food allergies, other then them using money they dont have to buy thigs like water. Close Quote



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
1988 1469 12 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1488
1989 1482 9 6 n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 1498
1990 1422 8 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1442
1991 1421 8 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1433
1992 1375 8 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1387
1993 1362 10 4 7 11 n/a n/a 0 1394
1994 1360 8 6 7 8 n/a n/a 0 1389
1995 1477 6 7 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1504
1996 1477 6 7 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1504
1997 1471 10 6 9 1 n/a n/a -48 1449
1998 1405 16 9 7 1 n/a n/a 1 1439
1999 1366 20 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1403
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1467 1467
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1353 1353
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1413 1413
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1413 1413
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1470 1470
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1590 1590
2006 1566 21 6 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1622
2007 1615 27 11 32 2 n/a n/a 0 1687
2008 1607 30 11 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1693
2009 1580 27 8 47 0 n/a n/a 0 1662
2010 1558 30 8 49 3 n/a n/a 0 1648
2011 1555 32 1 37 3 3 1 0 1632
2012 1506 28 1 28 3 2 6 0 1574
2013 1470 28 6 32 3 1 9 0 1549
2014 1442 26 10 40 3 2 12 0 1535
2015 1492 22 10 48 4 2 9 0 1587
2016 1508 24 11 52 6 3 20 0 1624
2017 1459 19 6 60 7 3 21 0 1575
2018 1392 12 5 77 6 2 31 0 1525
2019 1237 15 12 97 5 1 29 0 1396
2020 1304 20 9 96 4 0 42 0 1475
2021 1318 22 7 98 5 0 47 0 1497
2022 1186 18 7 84 3 0 35 0 1333
2023 1060 17 5 74 6 0 36 0 1198

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
1988 1488 66.0 22.5 n/a
1989 1498 66.0 22.6 n/a
1990 1442 66.0 21.8 n/a
1991 1433 77.0 18.6 n/a
1992 1387 77.0 18.0 n/a
1993 1394 77.0 18.1 n/a
1994 1389 77.0 18.0 n/a
1995 1504 83.0 18.1 n/a
1996 1504 83.0 18.1 n/a
1997 1449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1439 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1403 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1467 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1353 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1413 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1413 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1470 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1590 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1622 73.0 22.2 n/a
2007 1687 85.2 19.8 38.5
2008 1693 87.8 19.3 46.5
2009 1662 94.0 17.7 48
2010 1648 93.0 17.7 44
2011 1632 94.9 17.1 48.9
2012 1574 94.0 16.7 46.4
2013 1549 93.0 16.6 46.9
2014 1535 91.5 16.7 46.9
2015 1587 91.0 17.4 47.3
2016 1624 91.0 17.8 53.9
2017 1575 90.0 17.5 n/a
2018 1525 87.1 17.5 n/a
2019 1396 93.0 15.0 n/a
2020 1475 90.0 16.3 40.2
2021 1497 89.0 16.8 n/a
2022 1333 84.5 15.7 n/a
2023 1198 78.2 15.3 n/a

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 1488 66.0 22.5 n/a
1989 1498 66.0 22.6 n/a
1990 1442 66.0 21.8 n/a
1991 1433 77.0 18.6 n/a
1992 1387 77.0 18.0 n/a
1993 1394 77.0 18.1 n/a
1994 1389 77.0 18.0 n/a
1995 1504 83.0 18.1 n/a
1996 1504 83.0 18.1 n/a
1997 1449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1439 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1403 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1467 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1353 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1413 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1413 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1470 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1590 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1622 73.0 22.2 n/a
2007 1687 85.2 19.8 38.5
2008 1693 87.8 19.3 46.5
2009 1662 94.0 17.7 48
2010 1648 93.0 17.7 44
2011 1632 94.9 17.1 48.9
2012 1574 94.0 16.7 46.4
2013 1549 93.0 16.6 46.9
2014 1535 91.5 16.7 46.9
2015 1587 91.0 17.4 47.3
2016 1624 91.0 17.8 53.9
2017 1575 90.0 17.5 n/a
2018 1525 87.1 17.5 n/a
2019 1396 93.0 15.0 n/a
2020 1475 90.0 16.3 40.2
2021 1497 89.0 16.8 n/a
2022 1333 84.5 15.7 n/a
2023 1198 78.2 15.3 n/a

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)
2019 $473 (5.1%) $8,342 (90.0%) $9,269
2020 $438 (4.9%) $8,140 (90.6%) $8,984
2021 $625 (6.7%) $8,326 (89.4%) $9,315
2022 $1,020 (9.8%) $8,893 (85.7%) $10,374
2023 $1,366 (11.2%) $10,266 (84.1%) $12,211

Data source: Tennessee 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 179th of 342 High schoolsRanks 114th of 384 High schools
 22.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Heritage High School)20.622.9
 2.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Blount County)21.722.4
 0.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade Algebra II (Heritage High School)83.390.5
 7.2%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Blount County)8792.7
 5.7%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)76.477.1
 0.7%
9th Grade English I (Heritage High School)26.134
 7.9%
   9th Grade English I (Blount County)30.641
 10.4%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Heritage High School)16.267.6
 51.4%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Blount County)20.830.7
 9.9%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Heritage High School)40.758.9
 18.2%
   10th Grade English II (Blount County)41.559.9
 18.4%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Heritage High School)59.221.1
 38.1%
   10th Grade Geometry (Blount County)60.627.4
 33.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Heritage High School)7.315.6
 8.3%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Blount County)7.119.7
 12.6%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.717
 0.7%
11th Grade Geometry (Heritage High School)27.226.2
 1%
   11th Grade Geometry (Blount County)33.724.1
 9.6%
   11th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)2017.1
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Heritage High School)19.721.8
 2.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Blount County)28.427.6
 0.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Heritage High School)21.971.4
 49.5%
   All Grades Algebra II (Blount County)25.535.8
 10.3%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades English I (Heritage High School)26.133.6
 7.5%
   All Grades English I (Blount County)30.540.6
 10.1%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Heritage High School)40.758.2
 17.5%
   All Grades English II (Blount County)41.359.7
 18.4%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Heritage High School)3123.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Geometry (Blount County)35.326
 9.3%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13961198
 14.2%
African American1517
 13.3%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian125
 58.3%
Hispanic9774
 23.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White12371060
 14.3%
Two or More Races2936
 24.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,198 students attended Heritage High School.

Heritage High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eagleton Elementary
Elementary : Montvale Elementary
Elementary : Porter Elementary
Elementary : Prospect Elementary School
Elementary : Rockford Elementary
Elementary : Townsend Elementary
Elementary : Walland Elementary School
Middle : Heritage Middle School

Heritage High School ranks 125th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Heritage High School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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

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