Highlands Community Charter
- Highlands Community Charter serves 1,268 students in grades 1-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Highlands Community Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Highlands Community Charter's student population of 1,268 students has grown by 144% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 190% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| Total Students | 1,268 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Highlands Community Charter is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 44:1 | 23:1 |
| Asian | 13% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 6% |
| White | 31% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.41 |
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Twin Rivers Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highlands Community Charter is Grant Union High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Area Community (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Michael J. Castori Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sacramento Grant Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 1903 students
0.1 miles
1400 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916)566-3450 0.1 9-12 1903 - Sacramento Michael J. Castori Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 695 students
0.6 miles
1801 S. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916)566-3420 0.6 K-6 695 - Sacramento North Area Community Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 144 students
0.9 miles
4000 Pinell St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916)228-2073 0.9 7-12 144 - Sacramento Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 142 students
0.9 miles
2035 N. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916)566-2750 0.9 9-12 142 - Sacramento Bell Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 475 students
1.0 miles
1900 Bell Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916)922-0202 1.0 K-6 475
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