Serving 2,428 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage High School's student population of 2,428 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5565 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
73%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage High School's ranking?
Heritage High School is ranked #5565 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Heritage High School often compared to?
Heritage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paloma Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
2,428 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Heritage High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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 Perris Union High School District.
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