- Enrollment
- 2,836
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brentwood, CA
Heritage High
Federal NCES profile for Heritage High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062160010755
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Brentwood, CA.
School address
District: Liberty Union High · California
NCES ID 062160010755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Heritage High held near 2,641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+82 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 115.1 → 114.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+82 students YoY 062160010755 · Brentwood, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,566 enr · 22.3:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (2,836 students)
Heritage High held near 2,641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+82 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 115.1 → 114.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Heritage High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
2,836 students
- This school
Heritage High
2,566 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
2,460 students
- La Paloma High 178
La Paloma High (Continuation)
178 students
- Independence H 163
Independence High
163 students
What this shows Heritage High reports 2,566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage High compares
Heritage High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,566 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,566
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the California average of 55.5%
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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$16,126
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Asian 24.6%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 29.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Heritage High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty Union High reports $16,126 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Paloma High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,460
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Brentwood
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage High
How many students attend Heritage High?
Heritage High has 2,566 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brentwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,559 (2022-23) → 2,641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+82).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage High?
18.2% of students at Heritage High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage High?
The largest demographic group at Heritage High is White at 29.7% of enrollment, in Brentwood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage High?
Heritage High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 High rank among high schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Brentwood, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty Union High?
Besides Heritage High, Liberty Union High also operates Liberty High (2,836 students), Freedom High (2,460 students), and La Paloma High (Continuation) (178 students). See the Liberty Union High district page for the complete list.