Serving 1,516 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Highland High School's student population of 1,516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#223 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland High School's ranking?
Highland High School is ranked #223 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Highland High School often compared to?
Highland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century High School, Pocatello High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 94%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
1,516 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Highland High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland High School part of?
Highland High School is part of Pocatello School District.
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