Serving 1,910 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,910 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Highland High School's student population of 1,910 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,910 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.56, which is more 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
#511 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
4%
1%
White
63%
72%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland High School's ranking?
Highland High School is ranked #511 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Highland High School often compared to?
Highland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 82%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
1,910 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Highland High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
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 Salt Lake School District.
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