| Heritage High School | |
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| Address | |
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5800 Marshall Avenue , 23605 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°0′22″N 76°25′38″W / 37.00611°N 76.42722°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1996 |
| School district | Newport News Public Schools |
| Superintendent | George Parker, III |
| Director | Lenise Cowling (S.T.E.M. and University Magnet) |
| Principal | Earling Hunter |
| Teaching staff | 78.55 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,168[1] (2021-22) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.87 |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Maroon Silver |
| Athletics conference | Virginia High School League Peninsula District Eastern Region |
| Mascot | Hurricanes |
| Rivals | Warwick High School Woodside High School |
| Feeder schools | Crittenden Middle School Huntington Middle School |
| Website | http://heritage.nn.k12.va.us |
Heritage High School, established in 1996, is a public school in Newport News, Virginia. The school is home to the Heritage Hurricanes, and its colors are maroon and silver. The school is also home to the Newport News Public Schools Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) magnet program, as well as the University magnet program. The school is located in the South East End area of the city (Downtown) at 5800 Marshall Avenue. The current principal is Earling Hunter. The school has a twin school, Woodside High School, that was built simultaneously and designed by the same architects.
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2021 shooting
On September 20, 2021, a shooting occurred at the school, injuring two people. The shooter, 15-year-old Jacari Taylor, was arrested and has since pleaded guilty to malicious wounding and four gun charges. Taylor, who showed remorse for his actions, was ultimately sentenced to 10 years for the shooting.[2][3][4][5]
Demographics
As of October 2009 [6]
| Category | Enrollment | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 1495 | 100% |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 697 | 46.6% |
| Female | 798 | 53.4% |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Native American | 7 | 0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1311 | 87.7% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 2.3% |
| White | 131 | 8.8% |
| Unspecified | 4 | 0.3% |
| Special Education | 178 | 11.9% |
| Talented and Gifted | 56 | 3.7% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 772 | 51.6% |
Athletics
The Hurricanes compete in the Peninsula Region, Division 4A.
In 2000, The Heritage football team won the Virginia state championship with a 14-0 overall record.[7] In 2008, the girls basketball team also won the Virginia state title, defeating Forest Park.[8]
Notable alumni
- Darryl Blackstock NFL Player
References
- ^ "Heritage High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ "2 people taken to hospital after shooting at Heritage High School in Newport News, Virginia, police say:'". CNN.com. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
- ^ "Ex-Heritage High student expected to plead guilty in September school shooting".
- ^ "Teen pleads guilty in high school shooting that wounded 2". 29 April 2022.
- ^ "Heritage High School shooter sentenced to 10 years behind bars". www.13newsnow.com. August 5, 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ^ "Newport News Public Schools Demographic Snapshot" (PDF). Newport News Public Schools. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
- ^ O'Brien, Marty (3 December 2000). "HERITAGE IN A ROUT - HURRICANES DEMOLISH DINWIDDIE TO FINISH 14-0, WIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. p. B1.
- ^ O'Brien, Marty (15 March 2008). "A FIRST TO CHERISH - HERITAGE GIRLS BREAK STATE BARRIER". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. p. D1.
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