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Highlands Academy
Middle School · Konocti Unified · Lower Lake, CA
A Konocti Unified middle school serving grades 2nd – 8th.
PO Box 309, Lower Lake, CA 95457
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 3% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Highlands Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated970/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,266
Median home value
$414,100
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard H. Lewis AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Clearlake CreativityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Konocti Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- District spending per student
- $17,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highlands Academy is listed in Konocti Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highlands Academy
Highlands Academy is a public middle school in Lower Lake, CA, part of Konocti Unified, serving approximately 17 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highlands Academy
What grades does Highlands Academy serve?
Highlands Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Highlands Academy?
Highlands Academy has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Highlands Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highlands Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highlands Academy a charter school?
No, Highlands Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highlands Academy a Title I school?
No, Highlands Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highlands Academy?
70.6% of students at Highlands Academy 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
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 17
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (707) 994-1033
- Area population (ZIP 95457)
- 3,036
- Area median age
- 56.7
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.
- 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.
- 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 95457; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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