Heritage High School

Heritage High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1150 Forestville Rd,  Wake Forest, NC
Wake County Schools
4.2
3.8
1,817 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Scott Lyons
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
98
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
57.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
3
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
262:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
57%
Hispanic
18.4%
Black
16.3%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 637 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 529 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 519 Students
East Carolina University 384 Students
Appalachian State University 314 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 267 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 246 Students
Duke University 174 Students
Wake Forest University 164 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 162 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 213 Students
Biology 159 Students
Psychology 137 Students
Nursing 103 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 80 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Marketing 59 Students
Pre-Law Studies 59 Students
Chemistry 56 Students
Engineering 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 287 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/1/2025
Overall Heritage was a fun high school to attend. Teachers were engaged in student's learning. Classes were manageable but sometimes not a great variety of courses were offered.
5.0 Senior
5/25/2025
High School taught me how to believe in myself. The best part of high school was participating in school sports.
4.0 Senior
12/19/2024
My experience at Heritage has been amazing because i have meet so many people and teachers that have helped me become the person i am today.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 16 Reviews
5.0 other
9/1/2020
great school and community. I highly recommend
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1.0 parent
2/16/2017
50% of the teachers don't care. Discipline problems get swept under the rug. Guidance counselors do not provide equal assistance to all students who are trying to apply to colleges.
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5.0 parent
1/13/2017
Heritage is a fantastic school. The teaching and administrative staff are fantastic and the community is actively involved in the schools. There are also fantastic electives!
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5.0 other
8/27/2016
Heritage Rocks! It's a great school that while not perfect is one that is highly engaged in the community and works to truly prepare it's students for the Real World. Loosing Dr. Savage as a principal was a great loss to the school this year but I know the staff and community will rally to continue...
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Heritage High School

Heritage High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wake Forest, NC, in the Wake Forest neighborhood, and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,817 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Heritage High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $686,635. Discover additional schools in the area, like Franklin Academy, True Light Shines Academy, Thales Academy, and more. Learn more about what Wake Forest has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Heritage High School.

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