Heritage High School is a public school located in Littleton, Colorado, United States. It was established in 1972 as the last of three high schools in the Littleton Public Schools system.
Serving 1,746 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Heritage High School's student population of 1,746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Blue, Navy Blue, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage High School's ranking?
Heritage High School is ranked #118 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Heritage High School often compared to?
Heritage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littleton High School, Arapahoe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO 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 Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
1,746 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Heritage High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado 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 Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.
School Reviews
2 2/24/2016
School seems to only care about the upper 10% of students. Our son has ADHD and the school made no serious attempt to educate him. The teacher were worthless and totally untrained to handle his education. They labeled him as lazy, bad or stupid and just ignored him. None of them followed his education plan as mandated by the federal government. The was the worst school experience for him and our entire family we have experienced. Unless your kid is a top student don't send him or her to this school. Transfer to Highlands Ranch if you can. By the way our son was getting D's and F's at Heritage and is now back to getting A's and B's as in the past
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