Heritage High School
Academic Recognition
- Newsweek and US News & World Report have recognized Heritage as one of “America’s Best High Schools,” placing HHS in the top 1% percent of high schools in the country. The Washington Post has recognized HHS as one of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools” and 5280 has rated HHS a top Colorado high school
- Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a “Blue Ribbon School”
- Recipient of the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award and a six-time winner of the John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award
- Nine Heritage students were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program in 2018 with one Finalist
- One Heritage student was awarded the Boettcher Scholarship in 2019 and one student was a semi-finalist in 2020
- One Heritage student was a Daniels Fund Scholarship award winner in 2020
- Average composite scores on the national ACT and SAT exams, as well as averages on state-mandated standardized assessments, are consistently above the state and national averages – including a perfect ACT score in 2015 and 2016
- Two perfect AP scores
- The first school in the state of Colorado honored as a “PLC Model School”
Heritage is Known For:
- Strong Academics – Heritage offers a Comprehensive College Preparatory Program
- A 93% graduation rate with 87% of students bound for college
- AP Capstone – one of a select few high schools in Colorado to offer the AP Capstone program/diploma
- INcubatoredu – one of a select few high schools in Colorado to off the INCubatoredu program
- 26 Advanced Placement courses offered in all core subjects with several electives
- 582 AP students took 1,180 AP exams with an 81.4% pass rate in 2018
- HHS grads offered $16 million in scholarships in 2019
- 97% average daily attendance
- 21st Century Global Readiness
- Concurrent Enrollment classes with dual high school and college credit opportunities
- Heritage students are globally aware and are actively making the world better
- The HHS Gifted and Talented program assists students to reach new heights
- 80% of HHS educators hold a master’s or doctorate degree
- Heritage ensures a rigorous curriculum with personalized learning
- Post-Grad Center helps guide students to make informed decisions about their future
- Vocational education and work-study programs offer practical skills and experiences
- Advisory student/mentor advisement program
- Voyager online courses at Arapahoe Community College assist in nontraditional learning
- Strong computer & technology presence in all subject areas
- High speed wireless internet access building-wide
- Summer College Application Process Workshop for seniors
- Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Academy
Strong Athletic and Activity Programs
- MAD Week 2019 – HHS students raised over $30,000 for Heifer International
- HHS students raised more than $230,000 over 12 years to “Make a Difference” in Africa and India
- LINK Crew mentoring program for 9th graders and new students
- More than 40 Clubs including: FBLA, Alpine Club, Boys Volleyball, NHS and TSA, to name a few
- More than 70% of students are engaged in activities
- More than 60% of students participate in athletics
- Twenty student-athletes signed NCAA scholarships
- CHSAA Ice Hockey Top 10 and Elite Eight Playoff appearance
- 2018 5A 2nd Place finish at Regional – Boys Tennis
- 2019 5A 2nd Place finish at Regional – Girls Tennis
- 2018 5A State Champion Lauren Thomas – Girls Tennis
- 2019 5A State Qualifier in Girls Tennis
- 2018 5A 2nd Place finish at Regionals – Girls Golf
- 2018 5A State Qualifier – Girls Gymnastics
- 2018 5A State Qualifier - Boys Football
- 2019 League Champions and 5A State Playoffs (Quarterfinals) – Top 5 RPI – Ice Hockey
- 2018 5A State Qualifier – Wrestling
- 2019 5A State Meet – Boys Swimming
- 2019 5A State Diver of the Year - Luke VanVleet
- 2019 4A 5th Place Team finish at State Meet – Girls Swimming
- 2019 5A 7th Place Team finish at State Meet – Boys Swimming
- State Meet 2018 4A State Champion and Colorado Swimmer of the Year – Kylie Andrews – Girls Swimming
- 2018 5A State Qualifier – Boys & Girls Track & Field
- 2019 5A 3rd Place Finish in Boys 800 Meter - Ian Kelly
- 2018 Baseball State Qualifier, Regional Champion, and Host of Round 16, Elite 8
- Multiple State Qualifiers in Golf, Swimming, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Track & Field and Tennis
- Music Students honored at the Continental League Music Festival for their excellence in Band, Orchestra & Choir – with the most performers from any one school
- Several Choir, Orchestra and Band students selected to participate in All-State
- Several award winners at Continental League Art Show
- Award winning FBLA, DECA and TSA programs – with 8 students competing at Nationals
- 2018 Exemplary Band Award from the Colorado Band Masters’ Association due to superior ratings earned throughout the year
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
GRADES 9–12
1401 West Geddes Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
303-347-7600
Principal
Stacey Riendeau
DID YOU KNOW?
The school motto, which can be found on the crest, is "Primus Inter Pares," which means "The First Among Equals."