Serving 305 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Highland High School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
68%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland High School's ranking?
Highland High School is ranked #703 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Highland High School often compared to?
Highland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eaton High School, Greeley Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
305 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Highland High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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 Weld County School District No. Re-9.
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