Heritage High

Summary:

Heritage High is a public high school in Lynchburg, Virginia, serving 1,073 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lynchburg City Public Schools district, which is ranked 112 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heritage High consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Virginia high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments (SOL tests) is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in subjects like Geometry, World History I, and World History II. Heritage High's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with especially low rankings for students with disabilities. The school spends approximately $7,984 per student, which is higher than the state average but lower than the district average, and has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16:1.

Compared to nearby schools like Altavista High, Liberty High, Amherst County High, Rustburg High, Jefferson Forest High, and E.C. Glass High, Heritage High's academic performance is generally lower. These nearby schools tend to have higher rankings, better performance on state assessments, and lower percentages of students from low-income backgrounds, which is a significant challenge for Heritage High, with over 93% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3101 Wards Ferry Rd
       Lynchburg, VA  24502


(434) 515-5400

District: Lynchburg City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
287th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,984 Help


Feeder schools for Heritage High:

Elementary:    Heritage Elementary
    Robert S. Payne Elementary
    Sandusky Elementary
    Sheffield Elementary
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Middle:    Sandusky Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,080

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.4%
White:
25.5%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heritage High ranks worse than 87.2% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.93. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Heritage High 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.4%), White (25.5%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.7% 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 is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage High is $7,984.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heritage High:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage High 287th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Heritage High in the ranking list.)

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Lynchburg City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lynchburg City Public Schools 112th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heritage High

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Rank History for all students at Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.15 148th 308 51.9%
2006 46.82 178th 314 43.3%
2007 31.69 263rd 313 16.0%
2008 46.62 171st 316 45.9%
2009 44.73 181st 313 42.2%
2010 33.25 253rd 317 20.2%
2011 19.36 299th 320 6.6%
2012 8.44 317th 321 1.2%
2013 8.32 316th 321 1.6%
2014 8.45 318th 322 1.2%
2015 13.91 310th 322 3.7%
2016 21.29 295th 321 8.1%
2017 15.65 310th 324 4.3%
2018 20.13 304th 326 6.7%
2019 24.92 287th 327 12.2%
2021 18.09 289th 327 11.6%
2022 41.43 209th 325 35.7%
2023 31.76 271st 326 16.9%
2024 29.93 287th 329 12.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.85 182nd 193 5.7%
2024 11.44 190th 198 4.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.93 281st 320 12.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.69 272nd 320 15.0%
2024 26.34 291st 322 9.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.01 236th 249 5.2%
2024 15.46 234th 253 7.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.47 280th 321 12.8%
2024 24.35 291st 322 9.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.30 206th 240 14.2%
2024 27.01 220th 249 11.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.88 183rd 232 21.1%
2024 42.46 153rd 233 34.3%
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Rank History for White students at Heritage High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.84 261st 315 17.1%
2024 45.53 212th 314 32.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heritage High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1326 1326
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1279 1279
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1238 1238
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1242 1242
1993 697 422 10 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1136
1994 697 471 13 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1193
1995 638 465 16 6 8 n/a n/a 0 1133
1996 638 465 16 6 8 n/a n/a 0 1133
1997 657 468 19 12 10 n/a n/a 0 1166
1998 642 477 19 10 7 n/a n/a 0 1155
1999 604 462 25 14 4 n/a n/a 0 1109
2000 615 537 23 11 2 n/a n/a -4 1184
2001 629 581 23 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1245
2002 561 586 23 10 5 n/a n/a 4 1189
2003 561 586 23 10 5 n/a n/a 4 1189
2004 566 553 20 14 5 n/a n/a 2 1160
2005 534 568 18 16 3 n/a n/a 3 1142
2006 493 598 29 22 3 n/a n/a 4 1149
2007 484 613 26 23 1 n/a n/a 5 1152
2008 429 614 33 30 1 n/a n/a 6 1113
2009 413 589 41 30 1 n/a n/a 15 1089
2010 415 628 33 32 1 n/a n/a 17 1126
2011 404 633 31 39 4 0 23 0 1134
2012 393 604 33 40 2 2 47 0 1121
2013 366 565 24 38 2 0 46 0 1041
2014 362 544 24 40 3 1 42 0 1016
2015 359 550 31 46 4 0 48 0 1038
2016 338 549 31 47 4 0 57 0 1026
2017 321 549 29 67 5 1 71 0 1043
2018 314 562 33 79 7 0 79 0 1074
2019 292 553 28 76 7 0 98 0 1054
2020 295 543 26 75 7 0 105 0 1051
2021 280 533 24 86 4 0 115 0 1042
2022 303 543 19 89 2 0 110 0 1066
2023 300 546 22 94 3 0 108 0 1073
2024 275 555 15 113 2 0 120 0 1080

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1326 83.1 15.9 n/a
1990 1279 79.1 16.1 n/a
1991 1238 79.1 15.6 n/a
1992 1242 80.6 15.4 n/a
1993 1136 75.2 15.1 n/a
1994 1193 102.3 n/a 10.5
1995 1133 n/a 0.0 18.9
1996 1133 n/a 0.0 18.9
1997 1166 n/a 0.0 19.1
1998 1155 n/a 0.0 19.7
1999 1109 81.2 13.7 19.9
2000 1184 n/a 0.0 26.9
2001 1245 81.2 15.3 26
2002 1189 94.4 12.6 30
2003 1189 94.4 12.6 30
2004 1160 81.4 14.3 32.6
2005 1142 82.4 13.9 36.7
2006 1149 83.0 13.8 39.7
2007 1152 91.4 12.6 40.5
2008 1113 70.8 15.7 42.5
2009 1089 68.1 16.0 45.3
2010 1126 65.2 17.2 49.2
2011 1134 68.1 16.6 54.9
2012 1121 92.4 12.1 55.4
2013 1041 86.7 12.0 58.5
2014 1016 85.1 11.9 57.5
2015 1038 71.0 14.6 56.9
2016 1026 74.0 13.8 54.2
2017 1043 79.4 13.1 58.9
2018 1074 77.8 13.7 60.7
2019 1054 74.5 14.1 58.1
2020 1051 83.9 12.5 59.2
2021 1042 85.1 12.2 n/a
2022 1066 98.5 10.8 58.3
2023 1073 66.7 16.0 93.8
2024 1080 78.8 13.7 94.7

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1326 83.1 15.9 n/a
1990 1279 79.1 16.1 n/a
1991 1238 79.1 15.6 n/a
1992 1242 80.6 15.4 n/a
1993 1136 75.2 15.1 n/a
1994 1193 102.3 n/a 10.5
1995 1133 n/a 0.0 18.9
1996 1133 n/a 0.0 18.9
1997 1166 n/a 0.0 19.1
1998 1155 n/a 0.0 19.7
1999 1109 81.2 13.7 19.9
2000 1184 n/a 0.0 26.9
2001 1245 81.2 15.3 26
2002 1189 94.4 12.6 30
2003 1189 94.4 12.6 30
2004 1160 81.4 14.3 32.6
2005 1142 82.4 13.9 36.7
2006 1149 83.0 13.8 39.7
2007 1152 91.4 12.6 40.5
2008 1113 70.8 15.7 42.5
2009 1089 68.1 16.0 45.3
2010 1126 65.2 17.2 49.2
2011 1134 68.1 16.6 54.9
2012 1121 92.4 12.1 55.4
2013 1041 86.7 12.0 58.5
2014 1016 85.1 11.9 57.5
2015 1038 71.0 14.6 56.9
2016 1026 74.0 13.8 54.2
2017 1043 79.4 13.1 58.9
2018 1074 77.8 13.7 60.7
2019 1054 74.5 14.1 58.1
2020 1051 83.9 12.5 59.2
2021 1042 85.1 12.2 n/a
2022 1066 98.5 10.8 58.3
2023 1073 66.7 16.0 93.8
2024 1080 78.8 13.7 94.7

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $201 (2.7%) $7,135 (97.3%) $7,336
2020 $273 (3.6%) $7,251 (96.4%) $7,524
2021 $133 (1.7%) $7,851 (98.3%) $7,984

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 287th of 327 High schoolsRanks 271st of 326 High schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Heritage High)6657
 9%
   End of Course Writing (Lynchburg City Public Schools)6657
 9%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Heritage High)6433
 31%
   End of Course Geometry (Lynchburg City Public Schools)7146
 25%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Heritage High)7772
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lynchburg City Public Schools)8273
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Heritage High)9679
 17%
   End of Course Algebra II (Lynchburg City Public Schools)8781
 6%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Heritage High)8560
 25%
   End of Course Chemistry (Lynchburg City Public Schools)7530
 45%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Heritage High)7166
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Lynchburg City Public Schools)7062
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Heritage High)8085
 5%
   End of Course English Reading (Lynchburg City Public Schools)7984
 5%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Heritage High)69100
 31%
   End of Course Geography (Lynchburg City Public Schools)8197
 16%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Heritage High)4357
 14%
   End of Course VA and US History (Lynchburg City Public Schools)4952
 3%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Heritage High)6349
 14%
   End of Course World History I (Lynchburg City Public Schools)6955
 14%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Heritage High)7130
 41%
   End of Course World History II (Lynchburg City Public Schools)6923
 46%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10541073
 1.8%
African American553546
 1.3%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian2822
 21.4%
Hispanic7694
 23.7%
Pacific Islander00
White292300
 2.7%
Two or More Races98108
 10.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.1%93.8%
 35.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,080 students attended Heritage High.

Students at Heritage High are 51% African American, 25% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Heritage High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heritage Elementary
Elementary : Robert S. Payne Elementary
Elementary : Sandusky Elementary
Elementary : Sheffield Elementary
Elementary : William M. Bass Elementary
Middle : Sandusky Middle

Heritage High ranks in the bottom 12.8% of Virginia high schools.


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

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