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#296 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 16% in state

Heritage Hills High School

High School · North Spencer County Sch Corp · Lincoln City, IN

A North Spencer County Sch Corp high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3644 E CR 1600 N, Lincoln City, IN 47552

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation17.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$9,379
Chronic Absenteeism10.4%

Students at Heritage Hills High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 33 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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 IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Heritage Hills 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$143,313

Median home value

$177,300

College educated

40.3%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
17.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·22 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

North Spencer County Sch Corp

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$9,379NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Heritage Hills High School is listed in North Spencer County Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Heritage Hills High School

Heritage Hills High School is a public high school in Lincoln City, IN, part of North Spencer County Sch Corp, serving approximately 635 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Heritage Hills High School

What grades does Heritage Hills High School serve?

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

How many students attend Heritage Hills High School?

Heritage Hills High School has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Hills High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heritage Hills High School rank in IN?

Heritage Hills High School ranks #296 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Heritage Hills High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Hills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Hills High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Hills High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Heritage Hills High School a charter school?

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

Is Heritage Hills High School a Title I school?

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

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

33.5% of students at Heritage Hills 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
635
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Spencer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 47552)
203
Area median age
51.2
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 47552; 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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