Heritage High School

Being a student here at Heritage, I can tell you simply that this is a perfectly good school where a great education can be obtained (when effort is added). This school, like all other high schools in Loudoun, follow the SOL curriculum to the core, so there is really nothing much to differentiate it from the others. My personal experience with teachers have been positive, with most of them showing a pure, genuine interest in the subject they teach, which personally is a big plus/motivator. You can tell, however, that they feel very restricted by the SOL system and would like to teach on their own merits, but there is nothing we can do about it - the system does its job and we're lucky to live in such a county where we have a generous enough budget to put smart boards in every single classroom. Kids from all walks of life are here. If you're looking for the preps/drama, you'll find it. Otherwise, be yourself, be good to people, and you will do just fine. Overall, I am not only satisfied with Heritage High School and its contents (teachers, students, counselors, etc.), but I am grateful to have access to the high quality education I know I'm receiving.
—Submitted by a student

Good School lots of fun love it here!
—Submitted by a student

I am a student who recently graduated from the school, and with that in mind, I can honestly say that I had no significant problems while I was there. The administration is excellent, especially the principal, and they all take special care to get to know as many students as they can. Being a musician, I have no complaints about the program, especially the choral program, which is superb. Almost all of my teachers were always eager to help with problems, and would often go out of their way to make the lessons as far from dull as could be imagined (anyone who got to do Knapp's candidate project would have to agree). Overall, I found my four years at Heritage an immensely enjoyable experience, and would have no doubts about sending any children I would have there in the future.
—Submitted by a student

I have read several complaints about how Heritage has an insufficient academic program, poor administration, or inadequate security. As a former student of Heritage, I can say that this is not the case. Heritage offers many Advanced Placement courses that allow those who are eager to learn to excel. Dual enrollment is also apparently going to be offered at the school soon. I felt the teaching and administration were great, and was neither too strict nor too loose. As for security, random fights are to be expected. I only experienced a handful of them in my four years there, and there was never a time when I felt unsafe. There are also dedicated officers and many teachers around at all times. Basically, Heritage is a great high school. It is obviously not going to be as good as a magnet school, but it does not deprive students of learning
—Submitted by a student

Heritage High School has much to offer to every student or parent that steps into the building. The teachers and faculty do a very good job in helping the students do well inside the classroom as well as outside. Almost every student, if not all, can say they have one teacher there they can trust and go to about anything. The amount of extracurricular activities, there are more than plenty to get involved in. As for the safety, as with every school there are those who ruin the schools reputation for everyone. Not once did I feel unsafe in that school. For those who say that they believe the administration is either too strict or too loose, they do not see what really goes on in the school. If you're child will be attending the school, have no worries, they will succeed in more ways than you can imagine.
—Submitted by a student

I graduated from Heritage in 2006 and was a member of the first class to start as freshmen. The administration is excellent (the principal, Margaret Huckaby won the Washington Post Principal of the Year Award in 2007) and most teachers are highly qualified and take an interest in helping their students succeed both in and out of the classroom. I can't imagine a better high school experience. As for issues with safety, I never felt unsafe in the halls of Heritage. Like any school there are always a few 'bad eggs' who can ruin the reputation for the rest of the highly motivated and accomplished students.
—Submitted by a student

My son went to Heritage his freshman year. THe schools teachers and faculty never treated students with respect, the teachers were uninterested in the students wellfare and the security is too severe. He was a straight A student untili he went their.. He has failed two classes. I will not send him back!
—Submitted by a parent

Teachers tend to be understanding and teach well, though the math department is lacking. Many of the better teaching teachers leave because of the administration or so I assume. The administration itself is either to strict or loose. In my third year, two fights came in one month. I understand that they can't be predicted, but they're just slightly frightning.
—Submitted by a student

It is a great school. I graduated from this school with ample amount of knowledge to apply in my college courseworks. This school created a strong foundation for me in both academic and personal ways. I highly reccomend this school to anyone. The faculty members and administrative staffs are very helpful.
—Submitted by a student

I just graduated form this school. Great learning enviroment and great teachers.

this school is amazing i've sent all 6 of my children to Heritage and i would recommend it to any parent searching for a school w/ standards such as this ;D
—Submitted by a parent

My son went there for freshman year, and hated it. He is gifted in science and math, and took all honors courses. Except for his honors biology, German, and tech courses, everything was slow and boring. Students were not interested in learning, according to him. Now my son goes to a sci-tech magnet school and is happy.
—Submitted by a parent

I spent 2 years at this school and it was the worst time of my life. The adminstration has little care for their students or their well being, as far as extracirrcular goes the program is poor. Long story short, I will not be graduating from that school.
—Submitted by a student

My son attended Heritage when it opened for his freshman and sophmore years. The teachers were very good about communicating with us on a regular basis outside of the progress reports and report cards. My son was exposed to diverse cultures and enjoyed his time at Heritage.
—Submitted by a parent

We had many problems with this school. Whether it was lack of discipline by the faculty or the ability for students to fight. This is not a good choice and I recommend looking at schools out of Leesburg.
—Submitted by Frank Peirson, a parent