Highland High School

Highland Comm School District
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
171 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Highland High School, located in Riverside, Iowa, serves as the cornerstone of the Highland Community School District. As a smaller, rural educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a close-knit environment where students can receive personalized attention from faculty. Their academic program is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success by balancing core curriculum requirements with various extracurricular opportunities that encourage personal growth, leadership, and community involvement.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a supportive community culture that bridges the gap between traditional academics and student life. Through their official website, the district highlights its commitment to transparency, student achievement, and keeping families informed about extracurricular activities and district policies. By integrating modern educational resources with a community-focused approach, Highland High School strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills and values to thrive in an evolving global landscape.
171
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    153 (89.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (9.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: No
District: Highland Comm School District
Phone: (319)648-2891
Website: http://www.highland.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 21
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 42
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 48
Grade 12 38
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lone Tree Middle-Senior High School
Lone Tree Comm School District
214 Students
303 S Devoe St
Lone Tree, IA 52755 (8.0 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th