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Highlands Early Childhood Center

1060 Atlantic Ave
Brackenridge, PA 15014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Highlands Early Childhood Center serves 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Highlands Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Highlands Early Childhood Center's student population of 210 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Highlands Early Childhood Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
80-84%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highlands Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
75-79%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highlands Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Highlands Early Childhood Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highlands Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
14%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highlands Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highlands Early Childhood Center and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Highlands Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highlands Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highlands Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Highlands Early Childhood Center?
210 students attend Highlands Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Highlands Early Childhood Center students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Early Childhood Center?
Highlands Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highlands Early Childhood Center offer ?
Highlands Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highlands Early Childhood Center part of?
Highlands Early Childhood Center is part of Highlands School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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