Highland High School
School Overview
Highland High School is a public school located in Monterey, Virginia. It is a school in Highland County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, about 82% of students are proficient in Math learning and more than 90% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 101 students through grade 6 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 7 to 1 where a total of 15 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 101 students are attending Highland High School. By gender, there are 50 and 51 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Highland High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 11 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 5 | 6 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 15 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Highland High School and the students to teacher ratio is 7 to 1. 93.3% of teachers are certified. 86.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 15 | Students per teacher: 7 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 14 | 93.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 6.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 6.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 6.7% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 1,078 Households |
| Population | 2,204 |
| Male | 1,062 |
| Female | 1,142 |
| Child Population | 337 |
| Total Housing Units | 2,006 Units |
| Average House Value | $173,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $618 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.70% |
| Average Household Income | $48,587 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.25% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Highland High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 8 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 7 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Highland County Public Schools
In Highland County Public Schools, 2 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.