Highlands Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 170 students in Highlands Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Highlands Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Highlands Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
33%
# Black Students
3 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
129 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
76%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
17
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
12
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
12
56,478
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,641 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,406 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Highlands Borough School District?
Highlands Borough School District manages 1 public schools serving 170 students.
What is the rank of Highlands Borough School District?
Highlands Borough School District is ranked #320 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands Borough School District?
76% of Highlands Borough School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highlands Borough School District?
Highlands Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Highlands Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,406 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 1 school
Grades: PK-06
Enrollment: 170 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall District Rank
: Top 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
