Highlands Academy

Highlands Academy serves 4 students in grades 2-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • 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 4 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
4 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Highlands Academy is 0.38, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤20%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
n/a
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
75%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
4 students attend Highlands Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Highlands Academy students are White, and 25% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Academy?
Highlands Academy has a student ration of 4:1, 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 (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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