HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
512 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
512
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 334 |
| Hispanic | 97 |
| Black | 42 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More | 14 |
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White334 (65.4 %)
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Hispanic97 (19.0 %)
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Black42 (8.2 %)
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Asian24 (4.7 %)
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Two or More14 (2.7 %)
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 CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (845)691-1020 |
| Website: | http://www.highland-k12.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 512 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 39.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 176 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 11 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
134
Grade 10
130
Grade 11
121
Grade 12
122
Ungraded
5
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 134 |
| Grade 10 | 130 |
| Grade 11 | 121 |
| Grade 12 | 122 |
| Ungraded | 5 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 247 | 48.2% |
| Male | 264 | 51.6% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.2% |
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