Highland High School vs. Munster High School
Should I attend Highland High School or Munster High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Munster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,021 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,580 students in grades 9-12, Munster High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,021 students
1,580 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#14 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
91%
Graduation Rate
92%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
255
373
Grade 10 Students
266
429
Grade 11 Students
251
369
Grade 12 Students
249
397
Ungraded Students
-
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
35%
27%
% Black
8%
11%
% White
53%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%