Highland High School is a public high school in Granger Township, Ohio, United States, near Medina. The school serves students from Hinckley, Granger, Sharon, Montville, Copley, Medina, and Brunswick townships. In 2022, Highland High School was ranked by #1,055 nationally and #41 in Ohio by U.S. News.
Serving 989 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Medina, OH, covering approximately 78.5 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 5 miles to the nearest edge and the furthest point being 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Highland High School's student population of 989 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
989 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Action
School Rankings
Highland High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Kelly green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland High School's ranking?
Highland High School is ranked #250 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Highland High School often compared to?
Highland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Medina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 98%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
989 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Highland High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland High School part of?
Highland High School is part of Highland Local School District.
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