Highland High

www.highlandhs.org

2,790 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highland High School, located in Palmdale, California, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Antelope Valley Union High School District. As a prominent fixture in the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a diverse range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. The campus environment emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, offering a curriculum that includes standard college-preparatory coursework alongside various elective opportunities designed to cater to a wide array of student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond its academic offerings, Highland High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and engaging school culture. The school is well-known for its active student life, featuring numerous clubs, organizations, and competitive athletic teams that encourage school spirit and personal growth. By prioritizing both academic excellence and holistic development, Highland High aims to equip its students with the skills, values, and experiences necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex global environment.

2,790

Total Students

109.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland High
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	1,908
Black	438
Asian	91
Two or More	114
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,908 (68.4 %)
Black
438 (15.7 %)
White
224 (8.0 %)
Two or More
114 (4.1 %)
Asian
91 (3.3 %)
American Indian
8 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Antelope Valley Union High
Phone:	(661)538-0304
Website:	http://www.highlandhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,543
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	187

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 690

Grade 10 744

Grade 11 742

Grade 12 614