- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newport News, VA
Heritage High
Federal NCES profile for Heritage High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510264001451
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264001451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Heritage High held near 1,076 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.8 → 73.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 510264001451 · Newport News, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,106 enr · 14:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodside High (1,723 students)
Heritage High held near 1,076 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.8 → 73.4 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
- Woodside High
Woodside High
1,723 students
- Menchville Hig
Menchville High
1,707 students
- Warwick High
Warwick High
1,622 students
- Denbigh High
Denbigh High
1,269 students
- This school
Heritage High
1,106 students
- Ethel M. Gilde
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
1,087 students
What this shows Heritage High reports 1,106 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,106 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,106
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Virginia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$16,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 5.2%
White 5.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Heritage High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport News City Public Schools reports $16,082 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menchville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Newport News
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Woodside High
Standard public school
1,723 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Menchville High
Standard public school
1,707 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Warwick High
Standard public school
1,622 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Denbigh High
Standard public school
1,269 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage High
How many students attend Heritage High?
Heritage High has 1,106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newport News, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,111 (2022-23) → 1,076 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage High?
85.1% 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 74.8% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage High?
Heritage High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Newport News, 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 Newport News on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides Heritage High, Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students), Menchville High (1,707 students), and Warwick High (1,622 students). See the Newport News City Public Schools district page for the complete list.