Highland High School
School Overview
Highland High School is a public school located in Hardy, Arkansas. It is a school in Highland School District district.
According to the Arkansas state assessment result, 38% of students are proficient in Math learning and 47% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 521 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 45 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 521 students are attending Highland High School. By gender, there are 295 and 226 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Highland High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 53 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 51 | 28 | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 53 | 29 | 24 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 45 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Highland High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 95.6% of teachers are certified. 73.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 45 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 43 | 95.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 4.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 13.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 13.3% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 261 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,539 Households |
| Population | 12,100 |
| Male | 6,199 |
| Female | 6,119 |
| Child Population | 2,737 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,014 Units |
| Average House Value | $85,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $544 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.40% |
| Average Household Income | $35,676 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.58% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Highland High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 42 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 245 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Highland High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 42 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 2 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 34 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 245 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Highland School District
In Highland School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.