Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Highland Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Highland Academy's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Academy is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4195 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
49%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Academy's ranking?
Highland Academy is ranked #4195 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Highland Academy often compared to?
Highland Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Tournament Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Highland Academy?
330 students attend Highland Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Highland Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Academy?
Highland Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Highland Academy offer ?
Highland Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Highland Academy part of?
Highland Academy is part of Highland Academy School District.
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