Highland
Tel:
(510) 723-3845
Highland serves 25 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Highland places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 1%)
School Overview
Highland's student population of 25 students has grown by 212% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 25 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Highland is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 38% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 54% |
| Black | 40% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hayward Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Highland is Silver Oak High Public Montessori Charter (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Golden Oak Montessori Of Hayward (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is East Avenue Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hayward East Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 581 students
0.6 miles
2424 E. Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 723-3815 0.6 K-6 581 - Hayward Silver Oak High Public Montessori Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 198 students
0.8 miles
951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334 0.8 9-12 198 - Castro Valley Golden Oak Montessori Of Hayward Charter School
Grades: 1-8 | 249 students
0.9 miles
2652 Vergil Ct.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 931-7868 0.9 1-8 249 - Hayward Hayward High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,607 student
1.0 miles
1633 E. Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3170 1.0 9-12 1,607 - Hayward Harder Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 608 students
1.1 miles
495 Wyeth Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3840 1.1 K-6 608
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