Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Highland Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Academy's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Motto
There are many roads to genius, and we help you find yours!
School Rankings
Highland Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4527 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Academy's ranking?
Highland Academy is ranked #4527 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Highland Academy often compared to?
Highland Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Tournament Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Highland Academy?
331 students attend Highland Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Highland Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Academy?
Highland Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highland Academy offer ?
Highland Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Highland Academy part of?
Highland Academy is part of Highland Academy School District.
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