Heritage High School

3960 Poplar Springs Rd
Ringgold, GA 30736

1,268 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Heritage High School, located in Ringgold, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Catoosa County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a supportive learning environment, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, creativity, and technological literacy to ensure students are well-equipped for the challenges of the modern world.

Beyond its academic offerings, Heritage High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, including a competitive athletics department, diverse arts initiatives, and various student-led clubs. These activities play a vital role in building school spirit and providing students with opportunities for leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. By integrating community involvement with a strong internal culture of pride, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to make meaningful contributions to their local community and beyond.

1,268

Total Students

89.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,119
Hispanic	59
Black	20
Asian	27
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,119 (88.2%)
Hispanic
59 (4.7%)
Two or More
42 (3.3%)
Asian
27 (2.1%)
Black
20 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Catoosa County
Phone:	(706)937-6464
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 9 336

Grade 10 303

Grade 11 303

Grade 12 326