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    About Heritage High School

     
    Heritage High School is a traditional public high school that serves students and families living in northern Wake County. Located in Wake Forest, Heritage first opened its doors to freshmen and sophomore students in 2010, and had its first graduating class in 2013. Heritage High School prides itself on being an environment in which students learn, professionals grow, and community stakeholders partner.
  • A place where students learn...
    Heritage High School is an AP Capstone School and School of Distinction. Heritage students take most classes on a four-by-four block schedule while year-long AP classes are taken on A/B day schedule. Heritage offers 22 Advanced Placement classes and over 62 honors courses. Heritage is also home to a freshman academy. 
  • A place where professionals grow...
    The Heritage faculty believe in and model the pillars of Respect, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Kindness (the RISK Model). We seek to meet all students where they are, and recognize that each has worth. We engage in professional and crucial conversations for the sake of students. We share strategies and resources so that we learn and grow together as professional educators. 
  • A place where communities partner...
    Heritage graduates have a strong sense of societal citizenship and honor due to the stable and reciprocal relationship Heritage High School has with the local community. Heritage High School faculty and students recognize the value in partnering with parent and community stakeholders. Heritage actively seeks those partnerships through mentoring programs, the PTSA, athletic and academic boosters, and the Business Alliance.