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#8655 of 9,539 schools in CA
Highland High
High School · Antelope Valley Union High · Palmdale, CA
An Antelope Valley Union High high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
39055 25th St. West, Palmdale, CA 93551
- Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Highland High score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2017, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,850
Median home value
$548,800
Median rent
$2,263/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93551; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Paraclete High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Paraclete High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 548 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Antelope Valley Union High
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland High is listed in Antelope Valley Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland High
Highland High is a public high school in Palmdale, CA, part of Antelope Valley Union High, serving approximately 2,778 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,655 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Highland High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland High
What grades does Highland High serve?
Highland High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Highland High?
Highland High has an enrollment of approximately 2,778 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland High rank in CA?
Highland High ranks #8,655 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Highland High's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highland High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highland High a charter school?
No, Highland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland High a Title I school?
No, Highland High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland High?
62.0% of students at Highland High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (661) 538-0304
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93551)
- 54,956
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93551; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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