Highland School
Highland School serves 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Highland School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Highland School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Highland School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#537 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland School's ranking?
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland School?
The graduation rate of Highland School is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Highland School?
162 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Highland School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland School offer ?
Highland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Highland School part of?
Highland School is part of Highland Joint School District.
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