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#1311 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 41% in state

Heritage High School

High School · Saginaw Township Community Schools · Saginaw, MI

A Saginaw Township Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3465 NORTH CENTER RD, Saginaw, MI 48603

  • Math 33% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation17%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$13,437
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at Heritage High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency33%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
2%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saginaw), 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

$65,690

Median home value

$181,800

Median rent

$1,019/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Nouvel Catholic Central High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.29–121.0 mi208Compare →
Saginaw County Juvenile CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–121.7 mi17Compare →
Valley Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.09–121.7 mi277Compare →
The New Millennium AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–122.1 mi28Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Saginaw Township Community Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$13,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Heritage High School is listed in Saginaw Township Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Heritage High School

Heritage High School is a public high school in Saginaw, MI, part of Saginaw Township Community Schools, serving approximately 1,324 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,311 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% 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 1,324 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School is 17.9:1. 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 MI?

Heritage High School ranks #1,311 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Heritage High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% 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?

43.8% 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
1,324
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Saginaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 48603)
27,846
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
41.3
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 · 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.
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 48603; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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