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7.4 avg / 10

Highland Local School District

School District · Medina, Ohio

Students: 3,390
Teachers (FTE): 165

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,977

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.5:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#141 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,977

$2,680 vs Ohio median

District size

3,390 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Highland Local

Highland Local is a Medina, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,390 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.5:1. The district invests $11,977 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Highland Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Highland High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Highland Local students show an average math proficiency of 85.8% and ELA proficiency of 88.2%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Highland Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 85.8%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 88.2%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Highland Local with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Medina
Total Enrollment
3,390
Teachers (FTE)
165
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Highland Local?

Highland Local has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Highland Local?

The average composite rating for Highland Local is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Highland Local?

Highland Local spends $11,977 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Highland Local?

The average student-teacher ratio in Highland Local is 20.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Highland Local?

Highland High School is the highest-rated school in Highland Local with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Highland Local?

Across schools in Highland Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 85.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 88.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Highland Local compare to other districts in Ohio?

Highland Local has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
85.8%
ELA Proficiency
88.2%

Resources

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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 methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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