Highlands Community Charter School (Closed 2023)

Highlands Community Charter School serves 4,210 students in grades 1-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
4,210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
44:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
(17-18)
6%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Highlands Community Charter School?
The graduation rate of Highlands Community Charter School is 6%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Highlands Community Charter School?
4,210 students attend Highlands Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
21% of Highlands Community Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Community Charter School?
Highlands Community Charter School has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highlands Community Charter School offer ?
Highlands Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Highlands Community Charter School part of?
Highlands Community Charter School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.

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