Serving 2,621 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland High School's student population of 2,621 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
2,621 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Highland High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
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