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#346 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 19% in state

Heritage High School

High School · Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe · Littleton, CO

A Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1401 WEST GEDDES AVENUE, Littleton, CO 80120

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 78% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation40.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$15,924
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Heritage High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency78%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Heritage High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,738/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Littleton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,162

Median home value

$596,400

Median rent

$1,607/mo

College educated

52.4%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
40.2% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
6 boys'·9 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Littleton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–122.1 mi1,192Compare →
Arapahoe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–122.2 mi1,781Compare →
Stem School Highlands RanchCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–122.2 mi1,399Compare →
Mile High AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–122.5 mi194Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#12 of 20
District spending per student
$15,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Heritage High School is listed in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Heritage High School

Heritage High School is a public high school in Littleton, CO, part of Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, serving approximately 1,746 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Heritage High School

What grades does Heritage High School serve?

Heritage High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Heritage High School?

Heritage High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,746 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heritage High School rank in CO?

Heritage High School ranks #346 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Heritage High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Heritage High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Heritage High School a charter school?

No, Heritage High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Heritage High School a Title I school?

No, Heritage High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage High School?

17.4% of students at Heritage High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,746
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Arapahoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 80120)
29,992
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
42
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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