Heritage High

www.lcsedu.net/schools/hhs

1,113 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Heritage High School, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, is a key component of the Lynchburg City Schools division. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and career readiness. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its classroom offerings, Heritage High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school hosts a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. With a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, Heritage strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped with the skills and character necessary to succeed in their future endeavors after graduation.

1,113

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage High
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	132
Black	564
Asian	12
Two or More	118
American Indian	4

Black
564 (50.7%)
White
283 (25.4%)
Hispanic
132 (11.9%)
Two or More
118 (10.6%)
Asian
12 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lynchburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)515-5400
Website:	http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/hhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,056
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 294

Grade 10 305

Grade 11 269

Grade 12 245