Serving 2,790 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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 0.49, 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.
Highland High School is located in Palmdale, California and is part
of the Antelope Valley Union High School District. It received a
California Distinguished School award in 2005.
Highland High School was founded in 1989 in response to Palmdale's
rapid population growth. Palmdale High School was not large enough
to serve the children of the new families moving into the Antelope
Valley. Highland High School is now the largest high school under
the Antelope Valley Union High School District.
The school's website defines its mission as follows:
"The mission of Highland High School is to provide an opportunity
for all students to be empowered with the knowledge and skills
derived from a quality core and elective curriculum; to encourage
all students to develop their capacity for critical thought and
effective communication in order to function in the jobs available
today and in the future; and to become well-informed and productive
citizens."
Notable alumni: Will Demps, Marcus Demps, Ryan Millar,
Shauna Gambill, and Jason Kubel attended Highland High.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% 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 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
2,790 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Highland High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 26:1, 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?
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