Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Highland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
525 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Highland High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
