- Enrollment
- 2,537
- Students per teacher
- 35.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Romoland, CA
Heritage High
Federal NCES profile for Heritage High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063021011848
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Romoland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- 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 #1 of 4 public schools in Romoland, CA.
School address
District: Perris Union High · California
NCES ID 063021011848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-102 students YoY
Heritage High held near 2,326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-102 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 106.9 → 102.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-102 students YoY 063021011848 · Romoland, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,330 enr · 22:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (2,537 students)
Heritage High held near 2,326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-102 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 106.9 → 102.4 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
2,537 students
- Paloma Valley
Paloma Valley High
2,487 students
- This school
Heritage High
2,330 students
- Perris High
Perris High
2,096 students
- California Mil
California Military Institute
1,031 students
- Pinacate Middl 952
Pinacate Middle
952 students
What this shows Heritage High reports 2,330 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,330 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,330
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 444 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
White 10.5%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Heritage High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perris Union High reports $17,247 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paloma Valley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perris High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California Military Institute | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinacate Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~2,330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage High
How many students attend Heritage High?
Heritage High has 2,330 students enrolled. It is a high school in Romoland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,428 (2022-23) → 2,326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-102).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage High?
59.8% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Romoland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage High?
Heritage High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage High rank among public schools in Romoland?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Romoland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Perris Union High?
Besides Heritage High, Perris Union High also operates Liberty High (2,537 students), Paloma Valley High (2,487 students), and Perris High (2,096 students). See the Perris Union High district page for the complete list.