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Heritage High

PublicGrades 9–12
Newport News, Virginia · Newport News City Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,076
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo
Heritage
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
1,076
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
92%+26.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Heritage High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Newport News, Virginia. The school enrolls 1,076 students. It is part of the Newport News City Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNewport News City Public Schools
County51700
CityNewport News
ZIP23605
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510264001451

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,076

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)