- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frisco, TX
Heritage H S
Federal NCES profile for Heritage H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482001012192
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 12
- high schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage H S ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Heritage H S held near 2,117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 143.6 → 135.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 482001012192 · Frisco, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,996 enr · 14:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Heritage H S held near 2,117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 143.6 → 135.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Heritage H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school
Heritage H S
1,996 students
What this shows Heritage H S reports 1,996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage H S compares
Heritage H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,996 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,996
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 44.1%
White 25.9%
African American 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Heritage H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,996 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage H S
How many students attend Heritage H S?
Heritage H S has 1,996 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,127 (2022-23) → 2,117 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage H S is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage H S?
12.8% of students at Heritage H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage H S?
The largest demographic group at Heritage H S is Asian at 44.1% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage H S?
Heritage H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage H S rank among high schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage H S ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Frisco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Heritage H S, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.