Highlands Academy

9707 Winchester St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 17 students in grades 2-8, Highlands Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≤20% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Highlands Academy's student population of 17 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Highlands Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
≤20%
40%
(20-21)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Highlands Academy?
17 students attend Highlands Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Highlands Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Academy?
Highlands Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highlands Academy offer ?
Highlands Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Highlands Academy part of?
Highlands Academy is part of Konocti Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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