Highlands High School
School Overview
Highlands High School is a public school located in North Highlands, California. It is a school in Twin Rivers Unified School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, about 17% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 32% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 742 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 38 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 742 students are attending Highlands High School. By gender, there are 402 and 340 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Highlands High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 137 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73 | 38 | 35 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| White | 34 | 19 | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 137 | 78 | 59 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 38 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Highlands High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 38 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 38 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.6% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 371 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 55,653 Households |
| Population | 170,287 |
| Male | 83,916 |
| Female | 87,609 |
| Child Population | 59,068 |
| Total Housing Units | 58,991 Units |
| Average House Value | $245,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,170 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.40% |
| Average Household Income | $50,649 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.79% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Highlands High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 137 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 180 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Highlands High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 137 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 56 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 114 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 180 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Twin Rivers Unified
In Twin Rivers Unified, 46 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.