Top Rankings
Highland Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 557 students in Highland Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Highland Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
557 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Highland Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
33,290 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
506 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
91%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
35
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,846 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,167 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,846
$16,392
Spending / Student
$18,167
$15,968
Best Highland Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Schnoebelen Street
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2821
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2821
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland Comm School District?
Highland Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 557 students.
What is the rank of Highland Comm School District?
Highland Comm School District is ranked #181 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 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 Iowa school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Comm School District?
91% of Highland Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland Comm School District?
Highland Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Highland Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,167 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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