Highland School is a public school in Craigmont, Idaho, the only school in the Highland Joint School District #305.
Serving 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Highland School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (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 171 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland School's ranking?
Highland School is ranked #524 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Highland School often compared to?
Highland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewiston High School, Nezperce School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% 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?
171 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Highland School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland School part of?
Highland School is part of Highland Joint School District.
School Reviews
Review Highland School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.
