Highland High School
Highland High School serves 2,578 students in grades 9-12.
Highland High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland High School's student population of 2,578 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4631 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
16%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
2,578 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Highland High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland High School part of?
Highland High School is part of Kern High School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 04, 2023 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 05, 2023 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 06, 2023 (Thursday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 07, 2023 (Friday)
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