1401 West Geddes Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
303-347-7600
http://heritage.littletonpublicschools.net 
Principal: Ms. Stacey Riendeau
School Hours: 7:21 a.m. to 2:18 p.m.
PLC Late Start Time is 9:21 a.m.
About Our School
- Enrollment: 1,691
- Attendance Rate: 95.2%
- Number of Suspensions and Expulsions: 119
- Average Class Size: 28 students per classroom
- Graduation Rate: 93.5%
- Drop Out Rate: 0.7%
- Graduates who go on to college: 89%
- Advanced Placement: 366 students took 857 exams, and 554 scored a passing grade that qualifies them for college credit. In 2010, 43% of our senior class completed an AP course before graduating.
Sources of Pride
- Ranked as one of the top high schools in America by Newsweek Magazine
- 5280 Magazine acknowledged Heritage High School as one of the top schools in the Denver area
- Recognized by the US Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School
- Recipient of the John Irwin School of Excellence and the Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award
- Six students recognized by the National Merit Scholarship program in 2011, with 2 Finalists
- Strong academics and comprehensive college preparatory program
- 95% graduation rate with 92% of graduates attending college
- Advanced Placement courses offered in all core subjects and several electives
- Nearly $9 million in scholarships offered to 2011 graduates
- College-ready classes offered with college credit opportunity
- Students raised $100,000 over five years during Make a Difference week to help students in Africa and India
- Gifted and talented program
- 71% of faculty hold masters or doctorate degrees
- Rigorous curriculum with personalized learning
- Post-graduate center guides students to make informed choices about future education and employment
- Career/technical program offers practical skills and experiences
- Student/mentor advisement program
- Link Crew mentors 9th grade and new students
- 58% of students participate in athletics; 5A Colorado Continental Athletic League
- CHSAA-approved ice hockey team
- Numerous state level athletic participation and championships
- Band, orchestra, choir students participated in Continental League Music Festival, and selected for all-state recognition
- More than 35 extra-curricular clubs
Heritage High School Unified Improvement Plan Summary 
Graduation Requirements
- Language Arts: 35 semester credits
- Social Studies: 30 semester credits
- Mathematics: 16 semester credits (2 years)
- Science: 16 semester credits (2 years)
- Fine Arts/Practical Arts: 12 semester credits
- Physical Education: 12 semester credits
- Electives: In addition to the required credits, each student must select sufficient additional classes to complete a minimum of 188 semester credits.
College Entrance Exams
2012 ACT (American College Test) State Test
English: 22.6 (Colorado is 19.4)
Math: 22.6 (Colorado is 20.1)
Reading: 22.9 (Colorado is 19.8)
Science: 22.9 (Colorado is 20.1)
Composite: 22.9 (Colorado is 20.0)
2012 SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
Critical Reading: 590 (Colorado is 575)
Math: 598 (Colorado is 581)
Writing: 570 (Colorado is 562)
Total: 1758 (Colorado is 1718)