Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 291 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Highland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highland High School is ranked #1084 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Highland High School often compared to?
Highland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eaton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
291 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Highland High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 291 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
