- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lynchburg, VA
Heritage High
Federal NCES profile for Heritage High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510234000960
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 93.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage High has class sizes larger than 90% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lynchburg, VA.
School address
District: Lynchburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510234000960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Heritage High held near 1,080 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 78.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 510234000960 · Lynchburg, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,113 enr · 16.9:1 · 93.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: E.C. Glass High (1,220 students)
Heritage High held near 1,080 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 78.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Heritage High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- E.C. Glass Hig
E.C. Glass High
1,220 students
- This school
Heritage High
1,113 students
- Sandusky Middl
Sandusky Middle
583 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
531 students
- Linkhorne Midd
Linkhorne Middle
519 students
- Heritage Eleme 448
Heritage Elementary
448 students
What this shows Heritage High reports 1,113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage High compares
Heritage High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.8% | ▲ 63% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,113
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 90% in Virginia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$17,083
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
231
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
White 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Heritage High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynchburg City Public Schools reports $17,083 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.C. Glass High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandusky Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linkhorne Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Smaller | Similar 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
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Lynchburg
2 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 (~1,113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage High
How many students attend Heritage High?
Heritage High has 1,113 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lynchburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,073 (2022-23) → 1,080 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage High?
93.8% of students at Heritage High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage High?
The largest demographic group at Heritage High is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage High?
Heritage High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lynchburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lynchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Besides Heritage High, Lynchburg City Public Schools also operates E.C. Glass High (1,220 students), Sandusky Middle (583 students), and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation (531 students). See the Lynchburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.