Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Highland School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Highland School?
440 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Highland School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland School offer ?
Highland School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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