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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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 510 students in Highland Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
510 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Highland Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,290 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,900 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,290
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,900
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Highland Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Highland High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Schnoebelen Street
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2821
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2821
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland Comm School District?
Highland Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 510 students.
What is the rank of Highland Comm School District?
Highland Comm School District is ranked #228 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
90% of Highland Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 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 11:1, 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 $19,900 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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