Heritage High School (Frisco, Texas)

Heritage High School is a public high school located in Frisco, Texas (USA) and is part of the Frisco Independent School District. Heritage opened for the first time to freshmen and sophomore students in the fall of 2009. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2] Heritage High School is ranked 105th within Texas. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Heritage High School is 57%. The total minority enrollment is 59%, and 14% of students are economically disadvantaged. Heritage High School is 1 of 9 high schools in the Frisco ISD.[3]

Heritage High School
Address
14040 Eldorado Parkway

Frisco
,
Texas
75035

United States
Coordinates33.1754°N 96.7549°W / 33.1754; -96.7549
Information
School typePublic high school
Founded2009
School districtFrisco Independent School District
PrincipalDr. Gray
Staff133.06 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,994 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.99[1]
Color(s)    Maroon & Gold
Athletics conferenceUniversity Interscholastic League Class 5A
MascotCoyotes
RivalFrisco Independence High School
WebsiteHeritage High School website

Heritage High School has a 9/10 GREATSCHOOLS rating. This school is rated above average in school quality compared to other schools in Texas. Students here perform above average on state tests, have above average college readiness measures, are making about average year-over-year academic improvement, take more advanced courses per student than the state average, and this school has above average results in how well it's serving disadvantaged students.[4]

Athletics

The Heritage Coyotes compete in the following sports:[5]

District champions
  • Football (2014-2015)
  • Boys Soccer (2012 & 2013)
  • Girls Track (2012 - 2014)
  • Boys Track (2016)
  • Team Tennis (2020)

Heritage Theatre

Starting in fall 2009, Heritage Theatre opened with a production of "The Secret Garden" from there followed Theatre Fest where the classes put on shows such as "Pygmalion" performed by Intermediate Theatre 1, "Alice in Wonderland" performed by another Intermediate Theatre 1, and "The Miracle Worker" performed by Theatre 2. The University Interscholastic League One Act Play chosen was, "The Butterfly's Evil Spell" by Federico Garcia Lorca. The Theatre took this One Act to Area, which is the highest level an opening school in FISD has reached, many awards were received during this time.

The 2010–2011 year was kicked off by a summer performance of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, where some of the theatrical students came in August during their vacation period to audition and work on the show. Currently in progress is the regional premiere of "Hairspray", and the Theatre Production shows "And the Winner Is..." and "Paganini". Heritage Theatre has entered the season with La Dispute as the varsity One Act show, and Pride and Prejudice as the junior varsity One Act.

Heritage Debate

Formally established in the year 2017, by Arjun Ayyappan, the HHS Debate Team has competed in tournaments all over the DFW area. The team has brought home numerous awards and accolades, including a sweepstakes trophy won at the Melissa Fall Classic Tournament of October 2019. The team later gained a new coach, Ms. Ranmal. The original founder and president of the club, Arjun Ayyappan, joined the team as the HHS Student Advisor, to help run the club.

Heritage High School Band

Accomplishments

The Heritage High School Band has had seven successful years as a growing organization. During the first two school years open (2009 & 2010), the band has achieved two 1st division ratings at University Interscholastic League contests for marching and concert. Its inaugural show, "State of Mind," propelled the marching band into the world of high school marching competitions. "Speed" (2010), the second year show, continued the HHS Band's success within Frisco and Little Elm. "Windsprints" (2011) earned the marching band another 1st division rating at University Interscholastic League, allowing them to compete in the 4A Area B Marching Contest in October.

2012's show was entitled, "Drum Music", featuring the music of John Mackey. This show again also received straight 1's, leading to a successful (4 in-a-row) straight 1st divisions since Heritage has been opened. However, 2012 was not a state year for 4A because it was for 5A. In the fall of 2013, Heritage High will be able to attempt to make State for 2013 is a state year for 4A.

The Heritage Band is under the instruction of Head Director Jason Prasifka. Percussion Instructors are Ronnie Ivy, and Alan Brawdy. Color Guard is led by Jessica Harrell.

Heritage High School Orchestra

The orchestra program began in 2009 and is directed by Elizabeth Balkema. She has brought the program to numerous successes and the orchestra itself has achieved division 1 ratings since it began.

In 2011 the Heritage Orchestra received superior ratings from all six judges at the Region 24 UniversityIL competition. The Orchestra also went to San Antonio to the Music Choice competition where they received superior ratings from the judges and runner up for best in class. The cello and bass section received musicianship awards at this competition also.

References
  1. "HERITAGE H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  2. "2015 Accountability Rating System" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-10.
  3. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/texas/districts/frisco-isd/heritage-high-school-19099
  4. https://www.greatschools.org/texas/frisco/19120-Heritage-High-School/
  5. "The Athletics Department".
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