- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Littleton, CO
Heritage High School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080531000881
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080531000881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Heritage High School held near 1,746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.9 → 79.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 080531000881 · Littleton, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,748 enr · 20.8:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Arapahoe High School (1,748 students)
Heritage High School held near 1,746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.9 → 79.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Heritage High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Heritage High School
1,748 students
- Arapahoe High
Arapahoe High School
1,748 students
- Littleton High
Littleton High School
1,187 students
- Newton Middle
Newton Middle School
781 students
- Ford Elementar 653
Ford Elementary
653 students
- Euclid Middle 631
Euclid Middle School
631 students
What this shows Heritage High School reports 1,748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage High School compares
Heritage High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 78% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,748 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,748
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Colorado - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Heritage High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe reports $15,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Littleton High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Euclid Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage High School
How many students attend Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has 1,748 students enrolled. It is a high school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,754 (2022-23) → 1,746 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School is 20.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage High School?
8.3% of students at Heritage High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage High School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage High School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Heritage High School rank among high schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Littleton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Heritage High School, Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Arapahoe High School (1,748 students), Littleton High School (1,187 students), and Newton Middle School (781 students). See the Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe district page for the complete list.