Highlands SHS

1500 Pacific Ave
Natrona Heights, PA 15065

www.goldenrams.com

713 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

713

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	577
Hispanic	17
Black	64
Asian	4
Two or More	50
American Indian	1

White
577 (80.9 %)
Black
64 (9.0 %)
Two or More
50 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
17 (2.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Highlands SD
Phone:	(724)226-1000
Website:	http://www.goldenrams.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 206

Grade 10 191

Grade 11 171

Grade 12 145