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School Town Of Highland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,007 students in School Town Of Highland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in School Town Of Highland School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
3,007 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
School Town Of Highland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,061 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
14%
# Black Students
322 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
11%
13%
# White Students
1,503 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
50%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
179
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
204
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
252
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
231
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
243
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
246
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
242
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
258
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,052 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,308 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,052
$13,148
Spending / Student
$11,308
$12,780
Best School Town Of Highland School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9221 Johnston St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5650
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5650
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8220 Fifth St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2428
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2428
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9135 Erie St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5610
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Allen J Warren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2901 100th St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5660
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5660
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9340 Fifth St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5640
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5640
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2941 41st St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5620
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5620
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,007 students.
What is the rank of School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District is ranked #125 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (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 Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School Town Of Highland School District?
50% of School Town Of Highland School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is School Town Of Highland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,308 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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