Serving 457 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
457 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
22%
Black
97%
33%
White
2%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
457 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Heritage High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heritage High School offer ?
Heritage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Heritage High School part of?
Heritage High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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