For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,088 students in Highlands School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Highlands School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,088 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Highlands School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#474 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
57%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
210 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
10%
14%
# White Students
1,507 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
72%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
283 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
143
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
143
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
193
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
177
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
169
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,138 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,416 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,138
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,416
$23,119
Best Highlands School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Pacific Ave
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-1000
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 East 9th Ave
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 224-0300
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 224-0300
Grades: 1-4
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Broadview Boulevard
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-0600
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-0600
Grades: 5-8
| 596 students
Rank: n/an/a
1060 Atlantic Ave
Brackenridge, PA 15014
(724) 224-5880
Brackenridge, PA 15014
(724) 224-5880
Grades: PK-K
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highlands School District?
Highlands School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,088 students.
What is the rank of Highlands School District?
Highlands School District is ranked #467 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands School District?
72% of Highlands School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highlands School District?
Highlands School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Highlands School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,416 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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