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Highland Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,526 students in Highland Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Highland Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,526 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Highland Central School District, which is ranked #526 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#498 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
245 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
29%
# Black Students
116 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
1,042 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
68%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
100
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
130
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
122
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
6
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,381 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,249 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,381
$31,353
Spending / Student
$33,249
$32,230
Best Highland Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Pancake Hollow Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Lockhart Ln
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1072
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Main St
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1080
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland Central School District?
Highland Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,526 students.
What is the rank of Highland Central School District?
Highland Central School District is ranked #526 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 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 York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Central School District?
68% of Highland Central School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland Central School District?
Highland Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Highland Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,249 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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