Heritage High School

Heritage High School is a public four year institution located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. A part of the Wake County Public School System, Heritage High School is home to over 1,800 students in 9th–12th grade. The school's attendance zone primarily serves the residents of Wake Forest, while a subsection of students from Northeast Raleigh are bused in. A 4x4 block schedule is used, meaning that pupils take 4 different classes per semester, and alternate classes in January. The current principal is Jo Ellen Newhouse, with Dr. Beth Daniels as the main Assistant Principal. Heritage remains a competitive institution with a graduation rate of 90%, and over 60% of students taking at least one AP exam. 22 varsity sports are offered, and over 50 leadership/service clubs are available for students to join. Before 2024, an enrollment cap was put in place to prevent overcrowding due to the explosive population growth; that cap has now been removed. Prospective students can apply to Heritage via the WCPSS website.