For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,246 students in Highlands School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Highlands School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
23 Schools
4,236 Schools
# Students
12,246 Students
2,830,604 Students
# Teachers
637 Teachers
159,344 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Highlands School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
38 Students
7,229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
180 Students
79,084 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,502 Students
1,003,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
36%
# Black Students
1,991 Students
601,873 Students
% Black Students
16%
21%
# White Students
5,012 Students
1,020,770 Students
% White Students
41%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
4,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
513 Students
113,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
301
58,898
# Students in K Grade:
943
199,368
# Students in 1st Grade:
957
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
873
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
916
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
830
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
923
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
876
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,007
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,046
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,121
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
842
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
832
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
779
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,326 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,912 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$134 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,326
$12,135
Spending / Student
$10,912
$11,783
Best Highlands School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cracker Trail Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8200 Sparta Rd
Sebring, FL 33875
(863) 471-5777
Sebring, FL 33875
(863) 471-5777
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #22.
Sun 'n Lake Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5464
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Country Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 County Road 29
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #44.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 Winthrop St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #55.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 E Palmetto St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Rank: #77.
Hill-gustat Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Schumacher Rd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
Grades: 6-9
| 676 students
Rank: #88.
Sebring Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Center Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #99.
Sebring High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3514 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,646 students
Rank: #1010.
Highlands Virtual School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
817 Woodlawn Dr
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #1212.
Fred Wild Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1313.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
867 Memorial Dr
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 784-0200
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 784-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1414.
Lake Placid Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Tangerine Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5030
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1515.
The At Youth Care Lane
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #1616.
Avon Park High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Main St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4311
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4311
Grades: 9-12
| 898 students
Rank: #1717.
Lake Placid Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #1818.
Avon Park Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Lake Ave
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4333
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4333
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1919.
Lake Placid High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5010
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands County Schools Jail Program
Alternative School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3560 Us Highway 27 S
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 314-5281
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 314-5281
Grades: K
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
Non-enrolled Pk Exceptional Educational Program
Special Education School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highlands School District?
Highlands School District manages 23 public schools serving 12,246 students.
What is the rank of Highlands School District?
Highlands School District is ranked #54 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands School District?
41% of Highlands School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highlands School District?
Highlands School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Highlands School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,912 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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