The name comes from the First Nation that inhabited the area and the height of land on which the school is located in the northwest part of the town. It also began to share the Newmarket-area enrichment program with Newmarket High School in 2000.
The 2005 student population was approximately 1,850, in grades 9-12. The floor area is approximately 20 900 m².
Feeder schools
Glen Cedar Public School
Meadowbrook Public School
Prince Charles Public School
Mount Albert Public School
Sharon Public School
(Among Others)
Notable alumni
Jeff Beukeboom, former Stanley Cup winning NHL defenseman attended Huron Heights while playing for the Newmarket Flyers of the Ontario Provincial Junior "A" league
Tyler Stewart of the band Barenaked Ladies attended Huron Heights between 1980 and 1986, and was Head Boy and active in various school bands and the music program.
Matt Sweeney and Travis Stokl, founding members of indie pop band, The Elwins
Corey Watman, professional CFL football player, 2-time Grey Cup champion.
Greg Alsop, professional drummer and member of the band Tokyo Police Club
Peter McGillivray, Operatic Baritone and winner of the 2003 CBC/Radio-Canada Young Performers Award