HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the HIGHLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HIGHLAND, NY with about 554 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL, located in the Hudson Valley town of Highland, New York, serves as the singular secondary school for the Highland Central School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment focused on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement. As part of a close-knit district, the high school emphasizes a supportive culture that aims to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern learning initiatives, ensuring students have access to the resources necessary to meet state educational standards.
Beyond its core curriculum, HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL offers a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and clubs designed to foster student development outside of the classroom. The school’s proximity to the mid-Hudson region allows it to leverage local resources and community partnerships to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the challenges of college and the workforce.
For more information, contact HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL at (845) 691-1020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HIGHLAND, NY 12528-2317
(845) 691-1020
http://www.highland-k12.org
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in HIGHLAND, NY with about 554 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HIGHLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 554
- Teachers:
- 31.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 554 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.0%
- Black or African American
- 7.8%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.