HIGHLANDS SHS
Highlands SHS is a public high school that is part of the Highlands SD school district, located in Natrona Heights, PA with about 771 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Highlands SHS 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.
Highlands Senior High School, located at 1500 Pacific Avenue in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Highlands School District. As the home of the "Golden Rams," the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a tradition of academic growth, athletic competitiveness, and extracurricular involvement. The campus serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Highlands Senior High School maintains a strong focus on school spirit and student development. The school utilizes its official website, goldenrams.com, as a central hub for community engagement, providing updates on district initiatives, athletics schedules, and administrative resources. By fostering a supportive environment that balances rigorous learning with student-centered activities, Highlands SHS remains a cornerstone of the Natrona Heights community, dedicated to the success and development of its student body.
For more information, contact Highlands SHS at (724) 226-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Natrona Heights, PA 15065-2099
(724) 226-1000
http://www.goldenrams.com
HIGHLANDS SHS is a public school in Natrona Heights, PA with about 771 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Highlands SD
- Total Students:
- 771
- Teachers:
- 44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 771 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLANDS SHS is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.6%
- Black or African American
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.