Highlands School District

426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870-4048
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2023 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,111 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 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
23 Schools
4,230 Schools
# Students
12,111 Students
2,793,837 Students
# Teachers
630 Teachers
159,666 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (FL)
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Highlands  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highlands  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highlands  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Highlands  School District and public school graduation rate of FL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
48 Students
7,460 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
198 Students
78,576 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,400 Students
972,347 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
35%
# Black Students
2,016 Students
597,729 Students
% Black Students
17%
22%
# White Students
4,954 Students
1,012,770 Students
% White Students
41%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
489 Students
107,206 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
198
49,807
# Students in K Grade:
890
186,478
# Students in 1st Grade:
934
200,571
# Students in 2nd Grade:
889
202,019
# Students in 3rd Grade:
853
206,766
# Students in 4th Grade:
929
215,086
# Students in 5th Grade:
882
208,252
# Students in 6th Grade:
986
217,206
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,064
224,079
# Students in 8th Grade:
976
221,329
# Students in 9th Grade:
990
228,739
# Students in 10th Grade:
903
219,955
# Students in 11th Grade:
823
209,725
# Students in 12th Grade:
794
203,825
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,703 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,568 is less than the state median of $13,576. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$154 MM
This chart display total revenue of Highlands  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$128 MM
$164 MM
This chart display total spending of Highlands  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,703
$12,724
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Highlands  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,568
$13,576
This chart display average spending per public school student in Highlands  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Highlands School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sun 'n Lake Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Cracker Trail Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8200 Sparta Rd
Sebring, FL 33875
(863) 471-5777
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Country Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
516 County Road 29
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Park Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
327 E Palmetto St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4373
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #55.
Hill-gustat Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4700 Schumacher Rd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
Grades: 6-12
| 694 students
Rank: #66.
The Academy At Youth Care Lane
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #77.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
817 Woodlawn Dr
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5444
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #88.
Avon Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
705 Winthrop St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4355
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #99.
Sebring Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Center Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #1010.
Fred Wild Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1111.
Memorial Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
867 Memorial Dr
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 784-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Highlands Virtual School
Math: 32% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: K-12
| 1,379 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sebring High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3514 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,220 students
Rank: #1414.
Lake Placid Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S Tangerine Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1515.
Avon Park High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E Main St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4311
Grades: 9-12
| 714 students
Rank: #1616.
Avon Park Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Lake Ave
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4333
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #1717.
Lake Placid High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #1818.
Lake Placid Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
426 School St
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
Grades: K
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
Non-enrolled Pk Exceptional Ed Program
Special Education School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: PK
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Highlands School District?
Highlands School District manages 23 public schools serving 12,111 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 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands School District?
41% of Highlands School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 17% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What is Highlands School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,568 is less than the state median of $13,576. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,111 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 83% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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