Serving 15 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 8:1 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 Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highlands Academy's student population of 15 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
15 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highlands Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
56%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
6%
7%
Showing 2003–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Highlands Academy?
15 students attend Highlands Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Highlands Academy students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highlands Academy?
Highlands Academy has a student ration of 8:1, 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.
School Reviews
Review Highlands Academy. 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
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
