For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,248 students in Highlands SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Highlands SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,248 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Highlands SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#410 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.57
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
225 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
10%
14%
# White Students
1,673 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
74%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
255 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
163
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
170
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
179
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
176
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,963 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,562
$23,665
Spending / Student
$18,963
$23,089
Best Highlands SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Pacific Ave
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-1000
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 712 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 East 9th Ave
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 224-0300
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 224-0300
Grades: 1-4
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Highlands MiddleSchool
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Broadview Boulevard
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-0600
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-0600
Grades: 5-8
| 674 students
Rank: n/an/a
1060 Atlantic Ave
Brackenridge, PA 15014
(724) 224-5880
Brackenridge, PA 15014
(724) 224-5880
Grades: PK-K
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highlands SD School District?
Highlands SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,248 students.
What is the rank of Highlands SD School District?
Highlands SD School District is ranked #408 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands SD School District?
74% of Highlands SD School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highlands SD School District?
Highlands SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Highlands SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,963 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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