Serving 4 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 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 (2024)
- 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 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highlands Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Highlands Academy's student population of 4 students has declined by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%
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?
≤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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