Serving 100 students in grades 6-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 100 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Highland High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.08, 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.
Highland High School is ranked #306 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 80%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
100 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Highland High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 100 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
