Heritage High School is a public secondary school located in Leesburg, Virginia, and is part of Loudoun County Public Schools. The principal is Jeff Adam. Its naming broke the previous tradition of naming high schools with two words prior to "High School".
Serving 1,508 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Heritage High School's student population of 1,508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Heritage High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)92%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
8%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
44%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pride
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage High School's ranking?
Heritage High School is ranked #533 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Heritage High School often compared to?
Heritage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loudoun Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage High School is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
1,508 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Heritage High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heritage High School offer ?
Heritage High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heritage High School part of?
Heritage High School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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