Highland High School
School Overview
Highland High School is a public school located in Palmdale, California. It is a school in Antelope Valley Union Joint High School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 12% of students are proficient in Math learning and 36% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,736 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1 where a total of 123 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,736 students are attending Highland High School. By gender, there are 1,406 and 1,330 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Highland High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 165 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88 | 39 | 49 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Black | 13 | 4 | 9 |
| White | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 165 | 76 | 89 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 123 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Highland High School and the students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1. 95.9% of teachers are certified. 95.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 123 | Students per teacher: 22 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 118 | 95.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 4.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 1.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 2.4% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 391 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 11 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 3 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 112,231 Households |
| Population | 371,702 |
| Male | 188,850 |
| Female | 190,495 |
| Child Population | 139,964 |
| Total Housing Units | 121,842 Units |
| Average House Value | $272,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,225 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.20% |
| Average Household Income | $58,602 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.21% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Highland High School offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 707 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 567 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 | 16 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 707 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 137 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 152 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 677 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 567 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Antelope Valley Union High
In Antelope Valley Union High, 13 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PALMDALE, California
5 private schools are serving students in PALMDALE, California. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.