- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saginaw, MI
Heritage High School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263045006701
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 9
- high schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High School ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw Township Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263045006701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Heritage High School shrank from 1,396 students in 2022-23 to 1,324 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 74.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 263045006701 · Saginaw, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,313 enr · 18:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: White Pine Middle School (1,019 students)
Heritage High School shrank from 1,396 students in 2022-23 to 1,324 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 74.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Heritage High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Heritage High School
1,313 students
- White Pine Mid
White Pine Middle School
1,019 students
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary School
531 students
- Arrowwood Elem 445
Arrowwood Elementary School
445 students
- Weiss Elementa 357
Weiss Elementary School
357 students
- Hemmeter Eleme 331
Hemmeter Elementary School
331 students
What this shows Heritage High School reports 1,313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage High School compares
Heritage High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,313 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,313
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$13,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
African American 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Heritage High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saginaw Township Community Schools reports $13,133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pine Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arrowwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weiss Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemmeter Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage High School
How many students attend Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has 1,313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saginaw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,396 (2022-23) → 1,324 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage High School?
40.7% of students at Heritage High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage High School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage High School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 School rank among high schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High School ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Saginaw, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Saginaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Saginaw Township Community Schools?
Besides Heritage High School, Saginaw Township Community Schools also operates White Pine Middle School (1,019 students), Sherwood Elementary School (531 students), and Arrowwood Elementary School (445 students). See the Saginaw Township Community Schools district page for the complete list.