What grades does Highland High serve?

Highland High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Palmdale area.

Where is Highland High located?

Highland High is a urban school in Palmdale, CA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland High is 25.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Palmdale, CA?

Schools in Palmdale include Highland High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Palmdale area.

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Palmdale, CA 93551

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

2,778

Student:Teacher

25.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Antelope Valley Union High

Econ. Disadvantaged

62.0%

Phone

(661)538-0304

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

82%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

16 courses offered

424 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

461 test takers

Athletics

18 sports, 30 teams

928 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1

Worse than average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

2,842

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

118

96% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

0.30000001

Nurses

0.75

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,984

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,563

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$21,837

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 67%Local 22%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$954,296

-0.8% 1yr+29.0% 5yr

Los Angeles, CA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.8%

Below 150% poverty line

7.0%

Unemployment rate

9.0%

Uninsured residents

20.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,751

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,751

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,754 (47%)

Other Health Impairment

679 (18%)

Autism

616 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

290 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

163 (4%)

Speech/Language Impairment

97 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,706

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland High

Highland High currently enrolls 2,778 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CA.

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