Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Highland School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 226 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Highland School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland School is 0.23, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland School?
The graduation rate of Highland School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Highland School?
226 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Highland School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland School offer ?
Highland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 226 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
