Serving 995 students in grades 9-12, Highlands High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 995 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highlands High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Highlands High School's student population of 995 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
995 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highlands High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1230 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
90%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlands High School's ranking?
Highlands High School is ranked #48 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Highlands High School often compared to?
Highlands High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campbell County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highlands High School?
The graduation rate of Highlands High School is 98%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Highlands High School?
995 students attend Highlands High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Highlands High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands High School?
Highlands High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highlands High School offer ?
Highlands High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highlands High School part of?
Highlands High School is part of Fort Thomas Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 9/19/2015
i love this school so much its amazing you get frozen yogurt at lunch they treat you with respect and kindness and every one is nice to eachother
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