At a glance
Reported students
1,960
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
574
Heritage High School: 1,960 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
22.5:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,991
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.4:1
What the reported data says about Heritage High School
Heritage High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Palm Bay. It is one of 109 current school records connected to Brevard. NCES reports 1,960 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.5:1, close to the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (34.9%) and Black (29.9%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Heritage High School
- 1How do the reported 22.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 87 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.9%
- Hispanic24.4%
- Black29.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brevard
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bayside High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,122 reported students
Melbourne Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,210 reported students
Viera High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,334 reported students
Rockledge Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,579 reported students
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,503 reported students
Merritt Island High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,446 reported students
Public schools near Heritage High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Elementary School Elementary · Brevard | PK–06 | 679 | 2.4 mi |
| Jupiter Elementary School Elementary · Brevard | PK–06 | 856 | 3 mi |
| Bayside High School High · Brevard | 09–12 | 2,122 | 5.4 mi |
| Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School High · Brevard | 08–12 | 1,359 | 8.3 mi |
| Melbourne Senior High School High · Brevard | 09–12 | 2,210 | 9.7 mi |
| Riverside Charter High School High · Charter · Brevard | 07–12 | 223 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heritage High School
What grades does Heritage High School serve?
Heritage High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Brevard.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
Heritage High School reported 1,960 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,991 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heritage High School?
The calculated ratio is 22.5:1, based on 1,960 students and 87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Heritage High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heritage High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brevard attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Heritage High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Heritage High School in?
Heritage High School is part of Brevard, based in Viera, FL, which operates 109 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heritage High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Discovery Elementary School (2.4 mi), Jupiter Elementary School (3 mi), Bayside High School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.