Highland Pacific Elementary School

3340 Pacific St.
Highland, CA 92346
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland Pacific Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Pacific Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Highland Pacific Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
265 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Highland Pacific Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Pacific Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8423 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Pacific Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Pacific Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Pacific Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
5%
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White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Highland Pacific Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Pacific Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Pacific Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland Pacific Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Pacific Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Pacific Elementary School is ranked #8423 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Highland Pacific Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Pacific Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cole Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Highland Pacific Elementary School?
265 students attend Highland Pacific Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Highland Pacific Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Pacific Elementary School?
Highland Pacific Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Highland Pacific Elementary School offer ?
Highland Pacific Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highland Pacific Elementary School part of?
Highland Pacific Elementary School is part of San Bernardino City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Pacific Elementary School located?
Highland Pacific Elementary School is located in the San Andreas neighborhood of Highland, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in San Andreas.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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