Top Rankings
Highland Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,684 students in Highland Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Highland Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
1,684 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Highland Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#403 out of 897 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
13 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,585 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
94%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
118
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,618 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,322
$17,132
Spending / Student
$11,618
$17,081
Best Highland Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Township Road 16
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3040
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6506 State Route 229
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-2781
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-2781
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Highland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 State Route 314
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3101
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland Local School District?
Highland Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,684 students.
What is the rank of Highland Local School District?
Highland Local School District is ranked #403 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (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 Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Local School District?
94% of Highland Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland Local School District?
Highland Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Highland Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,618 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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