Highland High School is a public high school located in the town of Highland in Lake County, Indiana. It is part of the School Town of Highland and serves as the only high school in the district. The school was founded in 1957 and incorporated in 1960.
Serving 971 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 971 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Highland, IN, encompassing approximately 7 square miles. Most students typically have a 5-10 minute drive to school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Highland High School's student population of 971 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
971 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Highland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#690 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland High School's ranking?
Highland High School is ranked #690 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Highland High School often compared to?
Highland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Munster High School, Merrillville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 97%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
971 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Highland High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
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 School Town Of Highland School District.
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