Highland Elementary School
Tel:
(707)556-8500
- Highland Elementary School serves 640 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Highland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Highland Elementary School's student population of 640 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 640 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Highland Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7449 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 54% |
| Black | 28% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.41 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vallejo City Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highland Elementary School is Vallejo High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Cave Language Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vallejo Vallejo High School Grades: 9-12 | 1612 students
0.6 miles
840 Nebraska St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707)556-1700 0.6 9-12 1612 - Vallejo Cave Language Academy Grades: K-8 | 304 students
0.8 miles
770 Tregaskis Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707)556-8410 0.8 K-8 304 - Vallejo Johnston Cooper Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 510 students
0.8 miles
612 Del Mar St.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707)556-8420 0.8 K-5 510 - Vallejo Vallejo Adult Transition Special Education School
Grades: AE
1.0 miles
425 Corcoran Ave
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707)556-8921 1.0 AE n/a - Vallejo Hogan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 930 students
1.1 miles
850 Rosewood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707)556-3510 1.1 6-8 930
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
With changing state and national educational standards, will your child's public school have the ability to meet these requirements? Learn about the problems with public school performance and how parents can get involved.
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of public school vouchers as they pertain to the education of students with disabilities.
Every child learns differently and it’s a teacher’s job to meet students where they are and guide them through the learning process. Scaffolding is a teaching tool that helps students develop critical thinking skills and the ability to learn independently.
