Highland High School
School Overview
Highland High School is a public school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a school in Albuquerque Public Schools district.
According to the New Mexico state assessment result, 6% of students are proficient in Math learning and 19% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,269 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 85 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,269 students are attending Highland High School. By gender, there are 656 and 613 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Highland High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 54 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37 | 17 | 20 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 54 | 22 | 32 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 85 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Highland High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 94.1% of teachers are certified. 88.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 85 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 80 | 94.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 5.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 4.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 7.1% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 317 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 5 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 3 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 269,750 Households |
| Population | 673,186 |
| Male | 334,562 |
| Female | 347,449 |
| Child Population | 194,628 |
| Total Housing Units | 295,974 Units |
| Average House Value | $201,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $874 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $53,614 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.79% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Highland High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 302 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 974 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 | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 302 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 5 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 69 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 276 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 974 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Albuquerque Public Schools
In Albuquerque Public Schools, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico
46 private schools are serving students in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.