Heritage High School is a public four-year high school in the Romoland area of the city of Menifee, California. It is part of the Perris Union High School District. Its first school year began on August 8, 2007, with freshmen and sophomores in attendance.
Serving 2,326 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage High School's student population of 2,326 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Heritage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5556 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage High School's ranking?
Heritage High School is ranked #5556 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Heritage High School often compared to?
Heritage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tahquitz High School, Paloma Valley High School, Vista Murrieta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
2,326 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Heritage High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heritage High School offer ?
Heritage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Heritage High School part of?
Heritage High School is part of Perris Union High School District.
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