Highland Residential Center serves 84 students in grades 6-12.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Residential Center's student population of 84 students has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
33 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highland Residential Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Highland Residential Center?
84 students attend Highland Residential Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Highland Residential Center students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Highland Residential Center offer ?
Highland Residential Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Residential Center part of?
Highland Residential Center is part of New York State Office Of Children And Family Services (OCFS) School District.
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