Enrollment
1,996
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482001012192
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 57/100 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
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
143.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heritage H S
Heritage H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in Frisco, Texas, enrolling 1,996 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.8% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,996 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Frisco Isd spends $9,891 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students) and Reedy H S (2,201 students) alongside Heritage H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Heritage H S compares
Heritage H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frisco Isd, which includes Heritage H S.
$9,891
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 16.3%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,996 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Heritage H S a good school?
Heritage H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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