Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Highland School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Highland School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland School?
The graduation rate of Highland School is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Highland School?
169 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Highland School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland School offer ?
Highland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
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