Highland High School

Highland High School is a regular public high school located in the rural setting of Riverside, Iowa, in Washington County. The school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade with an enrollment of 169 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1, ensuring that each student receives personalized attention from its 16 full-time equivalent teachers. Highland High School's academic performance places it in the 47th percentile among Iowa schools, ranking at #678 out of 1288 total schools.

Students typically score above proficiency benchmarks in English Language Arts and Math, with 77% proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 78% proficient or above in Math. In Science, the school reports a proficiency rate of 71%, indicating areas for continued academic growth. Highland High School is situated within a close-knit rural community where students benefit from smaller class sizes and strong teacher support.

With an enrollment of 169 students, Highland High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Highland High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.