Heritage High

1150 Forestville Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

heritagehs.wcpss.net/

1,778 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Heritage High School, located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, is a large public secondary school serving students in the Wake County Public School System. Established in 2010, the school serves a diverse suburban community and is known for its modern facilities and comprehensive academic environment. It offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Heritage High maintains a robust culture of student engagement through an extensive selection of extracurricular activities. The school takes great pride in its athletic programs—the Huskies—as well as its strong commitment to the arts, including band, theater, and visual arts programs. With a mission focused on fostering leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement, Heritage High strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to excel both academically and personally during their high school years.

1,778

Total Students

97.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage High
Demographic	Student Count
White	950
Hispanic	418
Black	257
Asian	86
Two or More	62
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
950 (53.4%)
Hispanic
418 (23.5%)
Black
257 (14.5%)
Asian
86 (4.8%)
Two or More
62 (3.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)570-5600
Website:	http://heritagehs.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,778
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 472

Grade 10 445

Grade 11 425

Grade 12 436