Highlands Academy

Konocti Unified
9690 Winchester St.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
12 Students
Middle School 2nd - 8th
School Overview
Highlands Academy, located in Lower Lake, California, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Konocti Unified School District. The academy is designed as an alternative learning environment, focusing on providing credit recovery and personalized instruction for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering a smaller, more supportive campus culture, the school aims to help students get back on track toward graduation, build academic confidence, and prepare for post-secondary success.

The curriculum and approach at Highlands Academy prioritize flexibility and individualized attention, allowing students to work at a pace that better suits their unique needs. Because it is part of the Konocti Unified School District, the academy maintains a connection to district resources while offering a distinct environment that emphasizes student engagement and accountability. For families seeking an alternative path to a high school diploma, Highlands Academy serves as a vital resource for overcoming academic challenges and fostering personal growth within the Lower Lake community.
12
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
116.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    6 (50.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (33.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (8.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (8.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Konocti Unified
Phone: (707)994-1033
Grade Range: 2nd - 8th
Total Students: 12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
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 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio