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
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
19%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
9%
9%
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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