Heritage High School in Ringgold, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Heritage High School is a rural public school in Ringgold, Georgia that is part of Catoosa County School District. It serves 1,268 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.7:1. Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,268 Students

86 Teachers

3960 Poplar Springs Rd

Ringgold, GA 30736 View local requests

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Heritage High School Demographics

59%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Heritage High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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