Highlands Sd School District
School District · Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,691
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,691
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#357 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,691
$449 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,137 students
Typical than Pennsylvania median
About Highlands Sd
Highlands Sd is a Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,137 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $17,691 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Highlands Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Highlands MS, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Highlands Sd students show an average math proficiency of 35.2% and ELA proficiency of 53.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Highlands Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Highlands Sd with test data.
Schools in Highlands Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Natrona Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 2,137
- Teachers (FTE)
- 159
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Highlands Sd?
Highlands Sd has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Highlands Sd?
The average composite rating for Highlands Sd is 5.8/10. 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 Sd?
Highlands Sd spends $17,691 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Highlands Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Highlands Sd is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Highlands Sd?
Highlands MS is the highest-rated school in Highlands Sd with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Highlands Sd?
Across schools in Highlands Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Highlands Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Highlands Sd has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.6%
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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania 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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