Highlands School District
School District · Sebring, Florida
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
22
9 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,585
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
22
9 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,585
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#10 of 70
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,585
+$824 vs Florida median
District size
12,175 students
Typical than Florida median
About Highlands
Highlands is a Sebring, Florida school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 12,175 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $12,585 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Highlands is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Park Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Highlands students show an average math proficiency of 50.1% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Highlands, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Highlands with test data.
Schools in Highlands
22 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Sebring
- Total Enrollment
- 12,175
- Teachers (FTE)
- 654
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Highlands?
Highlands has 22 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Highlands?
The average composite rating for Highlands is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Highlands?
Highlands spends $12,585 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Highlands?
The average student-teacher ratio in Highlands is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Highlands?
Park Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Highlands with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Highlands?
Across schools in Highlands with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Highlands compare to other districts in Florida?
Highlands has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in FL
Compare Highlands with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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