Highlands High School serves 723 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Highlands High School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highlands High School is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Highlands High School often compared to?
Highlands High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 84%.
How many students attend Highlands High School?
723 students attend Highlands High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Highlands High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% 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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