Highland Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Highland Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
374 students

Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
18 teachers

Showing 1997–2006. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
American Indian
3%
1%

Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
20%
12%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
25%
56%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
20%
5%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
32%
20%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
68%
0.73

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
19%
40%

Showing 1996–2005. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
374 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Hayward Unified School District.

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