Serving 2,599 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Highland High School's student population of 2,599 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
Highland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6436 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
76%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Highland High School is ranked #6436 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
2,599 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Highland High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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?
Highland High School is part of Kern High School District.
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Date
Thanksgiving Break (Activities Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Activities Calendar)
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
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