Very Good
#916 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 19% in state
Highland High School
High School · Highland Central School District · Highland, NY
A Highland Central School District high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
320 PANCAKE HOLLOW RD, Highland, NY 12528
- Math 87% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Highland High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 90% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland High School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low72/100K
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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
$89,096
Median home value
$337,400
Median rent
$1,642/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12528; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Residential CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.9 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| New Paltz Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Ulster BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Tabernacle Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 107 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Highland Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $30,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland High School is listed in HIGHLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland High School
Highland High School is a public high school in Highland, NY, part of Highland Central School District, serving approximately 525 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #916 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland High School
What grades does Highland High School serve?
Highland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Highland High School?
Highland High School has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland High School rank in NY?
Highland High School ranks #916 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Highland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Highland High School a charter school?
No, Highland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland High School a Title I school?
No, Highland High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland High School?
38.1% of students at Highland High School 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
- 525
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ulster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (845) 691-1020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 12528)
- 13,818
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 12528; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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