Top Rankings
School Town Of Highland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,072 students in School Town Of Highland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in School Town Of Highland School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
3,072 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
School Town Of Highland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 392 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.54
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,067 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
14%
# Black Students
305 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
1,575 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
51%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
199
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
211
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
217
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
237
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
242
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
225
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
236
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
228
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
266
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
251
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
249
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,797 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,069 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,797
$13,179
Spending / Student
$11,069
$12,810
Best School Town Of Highland School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9135 Erie St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5610
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #22.
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9340 Fifth St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5640
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5640
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Southridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9221 Johnston St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5650
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5650
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8220 Fifth St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2428
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2428
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Allen J Warren Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2901 100th St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5660
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5660
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2941 41st St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5620
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5620
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,072 students.
What is the rank of School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District is ranked #138 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School Town Of Highland School District?
51% of School Town Of Highland School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is School Town Of Highland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,069 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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