School Town Of Highland School District

9145 Kennedy Ave
Highland, IN 46322
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,089 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 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
2,089 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

School Town Of Highland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 394 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.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#128 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of School Town Of Highland  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of School Town Of Highland  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School Town Of Highland  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of School Town Of Highland  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of School Town Of Highland  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
747 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
15%
# Black Students
230 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
11%
13%
# White Students
1,018 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
49%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
20
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
211
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
223
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
225
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
232
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
246
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
265
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
231
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,348 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,278 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of School Town Of Highland  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of School Town Of Highland  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,348
$13,222
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in School Town Of Highland  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,278
$12,852
This chart displays average spending per public school student in School Town Of Highland  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best School Town Of Highland School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9221 Johnston St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5650
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8220 Fifth St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2428
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Allen J Warren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2901 100th St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5660
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9340 Fifth St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5640
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2941 41st St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5620
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,089 students.
What is the rank of School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District is ranked #124 out of 394 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?
49% of School Town Of Highland School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is School Town Of Highland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,278 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,089 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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