The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
1,400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)54%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)57%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
8%
Black
(09-10)18%
13%
White
(09-10)78%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IN state average).
How many students attend Highland Senior High School?
1,400 students attend Highland Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Highland Senior High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Highland Senior High School offer ?
Highland Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland Senior High School part of?
Highland Senior High School is part of Anderson Community School Corporation School District.
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