Heritage High School is a public four year high school located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. A part of the Wake County Public School System, Heritage High School is home to over 1,900 students in 9th–12th grade.
Serving 1,778 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,778 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage High School's student population of 1,778 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,778 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Heritage High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.64, 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
#411 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)66%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
24%
22%
Black
14%
24%
White
53%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage High School's ranking?
Heritage High School is ranked #411 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Heritage High School often compared to?
Heritage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wake Forest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
1,778 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Heritage High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heritage High School offer ?
Heritage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage High School part of?
Heritage High School is part of Wake County Schools.
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