Summary:
The School Town of Highland district in Indiana is home to a single high school, Highland High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic and African American representation, and a notable population of economically disadvantaged students.
Academically, Highland High School has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, with a ranking of 81 out of 431 Indiana high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, but lower rankings in previous years. While the school's four-year graduation rate is strong at 96.6%, it faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.6%. The school's proficiency rates in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and SAT/Mathematics are mixed, with room for improvement, particularly in ILEARN/Biology where the school's performance is below the state average.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $10,745 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1 to 1, the district's overall ranking of 87 out of 381 districts in Indiana suggests that there may be opportunities to further optimize resource allocation and targeted interventions to address the school's academic performance and attendance challenges. Addressing equity gaps and maintaining consistent academic excellence should be key priorities for Highland High School and the School Town of Highland district.
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