HERITAGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Heritage Junior High School is a public middle school that is part of the Utica Community Schools school district, located in STERLING HEIGHTS, MI with about 470 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. With about 43 teachers, Heritage Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Heritage Junior High School, located on Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serves as a core academic institution within the Utica Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle-school grades, focusing on the transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their personal interests and develop essential 21st-century skills.
Beyond academics, Heritage Junior High emphasizes the development of the "whole student" by promoting character growth, social-emotional learning, and community involvement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which help students build school spirit and foster meaningful connections with their peers. By providing a structured yet engaging atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a sense of responsibility and citizenship within the Sterling Heights community.
For more information, contact Heritage Junior High School at (586) 797-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312-2143
(586) 797-3100
HERITAGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in STERLING HEIGHTS, MI with about 470 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Utica Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 470
- Teachers:
- 43.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 470 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HERITAGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.9%
- Black or African American
- 9.4%
- Asian
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.