Serving 866 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 866 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Highland School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Highland School?
866 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Highland School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highland School offer ?
Highland School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 866 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
