Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Highland Park School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Highland Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highland Park School is ranked #761 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Highland Park School often compared to?
Highland Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Highland Park School?
318 students attend Highland Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Highland Park School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highland Park School offer ?
Highland Park School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Park School part of?
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