For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,185 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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,185 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Highlands School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 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
0.44
0.58
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
214 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
10%
14%
# White Students
1,602 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
73%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
271 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
136
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
173
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
206
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
191
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
171
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,155 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,510 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,155
$23,649
Spending / Student
$19,510
$23,073
Best Highlands School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Sr. High School
Magnet 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
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Highlands Middle School
Magnet 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
| 652 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1060 Atlantic Ave
Brackenridge, PA 15014
(724) 224-5880
Brackenridge, PA 15014
(724) 224-5880
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highlands School District?
Highlands School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,185 students.
What is the rank of Highlands School District?
Highlands School District is ranked #468 out of 679 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?
73% of Highlands School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Highlands School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,510 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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