HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL

www.heritage.brevard.k12.fl.us

1,960 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Heritage High School, located in Palm Bay, Florida, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Brevard County School District. Since its opening in 2009, the school has established itself as a hub for academic and extracurricular growth, catering to a diverse student body. The campus is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its focus on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous core academics and holistic student development.

Beyond its traditional curriculum, Heritage High is perhaps best known for its robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which offer students specialized training in fields such as engineering, culinary arts, digital design, and health sciences. The school actively encourages student engagement through a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and clubs, aiming to prepare graduates for success in college, the military, or the workforce. By bridging the gap between high school academics and real-world career preparation, Heritage High remains a central pillar of the Palm Bay community.

1,960

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	684
Hispanic	479
Black	587
Asian	27
Two or More	173
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
684 (34.9%)
Black
587 (29.9%)
Hispanic
479 (24.4%)
Two or More
173 (8.8%)
Asian
27 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)722-4178
Website:	http://www.heritage.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,960
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	950
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	180

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 477

Grade 10 560

Grade 11 489

Grade 12 434