Serving 778 students in grades 9-12, Highlands High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highlands High serves the northeast part of North Highlands, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Most students live within a 1.7-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highlands High School's student population of 778 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
778 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highlands High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8082 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scots
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlands High School's ranking?
Highlands High School is ranked #8082 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Highlands High School often compared to?
Highlands High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highlands High School?
The graduation rate of Highlands High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Highlands High School?
778 students attend Highlands High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Highlands High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highlands High School?
Highlands High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highlands High School offer ?
Highlands High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highlands High School part of?
Highlands High School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
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