Highlands High School
School Overview
Highlands High School is a public school located in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. It is a school in Fort Thomas Independent School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, 71% of students are proficient in Math learning and 76% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,016 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 54 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,016 students are attending Highlands High School. By gender, there are 476 and 540 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Highlands High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 213 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 201 | 95 | 106 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 213 | 101 | 112 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 54 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Highlands High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 98.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 54 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 54 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.9% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 339 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,887 Households |
| Population | 14,980 |
| Male | 7,524 |
| Female | 7,855 |
| Child Population | 4,831 |
| Total Housing Units | 6,187 Units |
| Average House Value | $229,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $875 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% |
| Average Household Income | $82,083 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.28% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Highlands High School offers 25 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 503 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 443 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 | 25 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 503 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 140 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 38 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 474 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 443 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Fort Thomas Independent
In Fort Thomas Independent, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in FORT THOMAS, Kentucky
3 private schools are serving students in FORT THOMAS, Kentucky. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.