Highland Residential Center serves 24 students in grades 6-11.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-11
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Residential Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Highland Residential Center's student population of 24 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
24 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Highland Residential Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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12:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
21%
28%
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Black
58%
17%
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White
21%
41%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Residential Center's ranking?

Highland Residential Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%).

How many students attend Highland Residential Center?

24 students attend Highland Residential Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Highland Residential Center students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 21% of students are White.

What grades does Highland Residential Center offer ?

Highland Residential Center offers enrollment in grades 6-11

What school district is Highland Residential Center part of?

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-11
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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