School Overview
Heritage High School, located in Newport News, Virginia, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the local community within the Newport News Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development through a diverse curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that includes higher education, military service, or the workforce. With a focus on creating a supportive learning environment, Heritage High encourages student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various academic clubs, all designed to build well-rounded individuals.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character development. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, Heritage High aims to provide students with the critical thinking skills and technological literacy necessary to navigate a modern world. The school remains committed to the district’s broader goals of equity and excellence, striving to ensure that every student has access to the opportunities and guidance needed to reach their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative school culture.
1,111
Total Students
79.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERITAGE HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White71
Hispanic97
Black861
Asian9
Two or More69
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    861 (77.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    97 (8.7 %)
  • White
    71 (6.4 %)
  • Two or More
    69 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    9 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Newport News City Public Schools
Phone: (757)928-6100
Website: http://heritage.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 79.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,051
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 353
Grade 10 272
Grade 11 233
Grade 12 253

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HERITAGE HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9353
Grade 10272
Grade 11233
Grade 12253
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HERITAGE HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female52146.9%
Male59053.1%