Is Highland High School a good school?

Highland High School ranks 153 rd of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Highland High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 987 students attended Highland High School.

What is the racial makeup of Highland High School?

Students at Highland High School are 50% White, 36% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Highland High School?

Highland High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Allen J Warren Elementary School Elementary : Judith Morton Johnston Elementary Elementary : Mildred Merkley Elementary School Elementary : Southridge Elementary School Middle : Highland Middle School

Highland High School

Summary:

Highland High School is a public high school located in Highland, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 987 students. The school is part of the School Town of Highland district, which is ranked 87 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 50.35% White, 9.83% African American, 35.56% Hispanic, and 2.32% other races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Lake Central High School and Munster High School, which have a higher percentage of White students. Academically, Highland High School ranks 81 out of 431 Indiana high schools and maintains a 4-star rating, with performance on standardized tests on par with or better than state and district averages. The school also boasts a high 96.6% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than nearby Hammond Central High School and West Side Leadership Academy.

While Highland High School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.9% in 2020-2021 to 19.6% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than some nearby schools, such as West Side Leadership Academy and Excel Center - Hammond, which have much higher chronic absenteeism rates. The school's increased per-student spending, from $8,563 in 2018-2019 to $10,745 in 2021-2022, may have contributed to its academic success and ability to support its diverse student population. Overall, Highland High School is a strong-performing school within the region, providing a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

9135 Erie St
Highland, IN 46322

(219) 922-5610

District: School Town of Highland

SchoolDigger Rank:
153^rd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,745

Feeder schools for Highland High School:

Elementary:	Allen J Warren Elementary School
	Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
	Mildred Merkley Elementary School
	Southridge Elementary School
Middle:	Highland Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 987

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.4%

Hispanic:

35.6%

African American:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Highland High School ranks better than 64.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.25. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Highland High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.4%), Hispanic (35.6%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland High School is 17.1. (See more...)

Compare Highland High School employs 57.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland High School is $10,745.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland High School 153^rd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Highland High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

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Male students:

African American students:

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White students:

School Town of Highland:

SchoolDigger ranks School Town of Highland 105^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Highland High School

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Rank History for all students at Highland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	65.41	109^th	349	68.8%
2006	55.01	187^th	349	46.4%
2007	57.36	172^nd	354	51.4%
2008	62.95	137^th	360	61.9%
2009	59.74	173^rd	364	52.5%
2010	53.79	120^th	362	66.9%
2011	52.19	147^th	364	59.6%
2012	60.77	84^th	373	77.5%
2013	55.27	104^th	353	70.5%
2014	49.58	151^st	379	60.2%
2015	51.76	174^th	400	56.5%
2016	53.89	177^th	394	55.1%
2017	60.56	134^th	380	64.7%
2018	68.64	101^st	385	73.8%
2019	53.86	161^st	389	58.6%
2021	58.87	121^st	388	68.8%
2022	68.94	121^st	409	70.4%
2023	51.04	171^st	398	57.0%
2024	57.25	153^rd	431	64.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.94	36^th	74	51.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.56	27^th	285	90.5%
2024	85.89	29^th	289	90.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.87	116^th	379	69.4%
2024	52.42	155^th	377	58.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Highland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.32	185^th	388	52.3%
2024	59.82	120^th	392	69.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Highland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.80	150^th	383	60.8%
2024	49.26	183^rd	392	53.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Highland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	92.56	14^th	125	88.8%
2023	73.98	25^th	125	80.0%
2024	48.38	45^th	132	65.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	69.54	43^rd	164	73.8%
2023	53.83	64^th	166	61.4%
2024	66.57	44^th	184	76.1%

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Rank History for White students at Highland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	73.45	81^st	378	78.6%
2023	54.89	127^th	375	66.1%
2024	62.44	92^nd	381	75.9%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Highland High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1322	2	9	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	1372
1989	1200	3	14	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	1241
1990	1167	6	2	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	1209
1991	1096	5	12	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	1153
1992	1065	9	7	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	1128
1993	1108	6	16	57	1	n/a	n/a	0	1188
1994	1074	5	15	58	1	n/a	n/a	0	1153
1995	1104	8	12	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	1189
1996	1104	8	12	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	1189
1997	1057	3	8	58	0	n/a	n/a	32	1158
1998	1127	4	7	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	1191
1999	1105	6	8	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	1180
2000	1072	5	5	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	1140
2001	1076	8	7	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	1113
2002	1019	16	6	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	1082
2003	1019	16	6	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	1082
2004	1028	12	8	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	1101
2005	1033	17	6	78	0	n/a	n/a	0	1134
2006	1041	20	11	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	1162
2007	1030	26	14	95	0	n/a	n/a	9	1174
2008	1022	34	19	122	0	n/a	n/a	12	1209
2009	980	40	24	123	0	n/a	n/a	18	1185
2010	931	45	23	140	0	n/a	n/a	23	1162
2011	868	53	10	213	3	1	27	0	1175
2012	818	58	13	244	0	2	30	0	1165
2013	782	64	7	263	1	0	30	0	1147
2014	763	70	11	280	2	0	29	0	1155
2015	724	60	13	294	3	0	24	0	1118
2016	710	62	15	286	3	0	27	0	1103
2017	695	71	24	293	2	0	32	0	1117
2018	659	79	22	332	2	0	29	0	1123
2019	641	84	24	341	0	0	32	0	1122
2020	604	73	15	358	0	0	27	0	1077
2021	578	81	9	361	0	0	32	0	1061
2022	538	88	10	354	0	0	31	0	1021
2023	497	97	12	351	1	0	29	0	987

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1372	74.9	18.3	2.3
1989	1241	71.4	17.3	1.1
1990	1209	68.8	17.5	1.3
1991	1153	65.5	17.6	2.3
1992	1128	60.0	18.8	2.7
1993	1188	58.7	20.2	4
1994	1153	62.5	18.4	8.8
1995	1189	60.3	19.7	4.9
1996	1189	60.3	19.7	4.9
1997	1158	59.8	19.4	5.2
1998	1191	59.7	19.9	3.9
1999	1180	56.4	20.9	6
2000	1140	55.3	20.6	6.8
2001	1113	54.1	20.6	6.3
2002	1082	49.7	21.8	6.4
2003	1082	49.7	21.8	6.4
2004	1101	50.7	21.7	8.4
2005	1134	51.5	22.0	13.1
2006	1162	54.7	21.2	12.8
2007	1174	n/a	n/a	11.2
2008	1209	56.4	21.4	15.9
2009	1185	58.4	20.3	17.7
2010	1162	60.8	19.1	22.7
2011	1175	55.8	21.0	25.9
2012	1165	63.3	18.4	29.3
2013	1147	60.0	19.1	31.9
2014	1155	58.0	19.9	31.5
2015	1118	57.0	19.6	30.6
2016	1103	59.0	18.6	31.9
2017	1117	59.2	18.8	32.2
2018	1123	58.3	19.2	36.4
2019	1122	60.1	18.6	37.7
2020	1077	59.0	18.2	36.8
2021	1061	60.8	17.4	35.4
2022	1021	63.0	16.2	32.1
2023	987	57.5	17.1	42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1372	74.9	18.3	2.3
1989	1241	71.4	17.3	1.1
1990	1209	68.8	17.5	1.3
1991	1153	65.5	17.6	2.3
1992	1128	60.0	18.8	2.7
1993	1188	58.7	20.2	4
1994	1153	62.5	18.4	8.8
1995	1189	60.3	19.7	4.9
1996	1189	60.3	19.7	4.9
1997	1158	59.8	19.4	5.2
1998	1191	59.7	19.9	3.9
1999	1180	56.4	20.9	6
2000	1140	55.3	20.6	6.8
2001	1113	54.1	20.6	6.3
2002	1082	49.7	21.8	6.4
2003	1082	49.7	21.8	6.4
2004	1101	50.7	21.7	8.4
2005	1134	51.5	22.0	13.1
2006	1162	54.7	21.2	12.8
2007	1174	n/a	n/a	11.2
2008	1209	56.4	21.4	15.9
2009	1185	58.4	20.3	17.7
2010	1162	60.8	19.1	22.7
2011	1175	55.8	21.0	25.9
2012	1165	63.3	18.4	29.3
2013	1147	60.0	19.1	31.9
2014	1155	58.0	19.9	31.5
2015	1118	57.0	19.6	30.6
2016	1103	59.0	18.6	31.9
2017	1117	59.2	18.8	32.2
2018	1123	58.3	19.2	36.4
2019	1122	60.1	18.6	37.7
2020	1077	59.0	18.2	36.8
2021	1061	60.8	17.4	35.4
2022	1021	63.0	16.2	32.1
2023	987	57.5	17.1	42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$08 (0.1%)	$8,555 (99.9%)	$8,563
2020	$10 (0.1%)	$9,138 (99.9%)	$9,148
2021	$104 (1.1%)	$9,545 (98.9%)	$9,649
2022	$402 (3.7%)	$10,343 (96.3%)	$10,745

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 161^st of 389 High schools	Ranks 171^st of 398 High schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Highland High School)	32.3	18	14.3%
End of Course Biology (School Town of Highland)	32.8	18	14.8%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1122	987	12%
African American	84	97	15.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	24	12	50%
Hispanic	341	351	2.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	641	497	22.5%
Two or More Races	32	29	9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.7%	42%	4.3%

Schools Near Highland High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Highland High School	Public	9-12	9135 Erie St	Highland	46322	Lake County	School Town of Highland	No	No	No	No	(219) 922-5610	987	58	17.1	42.0%	497 (50.4%)	97 (9.8%)	351 (35.6%)	12 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.9%)	57.3	153^rd of 431 public high schools	64.5%		51	171^st of 398 public high schools	57.0%	18	57.4	29.7									31.0	$10,745	$403	$10,343
Griffth Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	600 N Wiggs St	Griffith	46319	Lake County	Griffith Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(219) 924-4281	1,059	64	16.5	55.3%	484 (45.7%)	208 (19.6%)	309 (29.2%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.6%)	36.8	277^th of 431 public high schools	35.7%		40.8	238^th of 398 public high schools	40.2%	39	43.1	13.1	29.7	35.4	38.9	34.6	26.9	23.1	38.2	29.6	34.4	$8,925	$1,012	$7,913
Munster High School	Public	9-12	8808 Columbia Ave	Munster	46321	Lake County	School Town of Munster	No	No	No	No	(219) 836-3200	1,564	85	18.4	22.9%	753 (48.1%)	168 (10.7%)	464 (29.7%)	113 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (4.2%)	88.6	20^th of 431 public high schools	95.4%		88.7	18^th of 398 public high schools	95.5%	2	79.7	54.7									54.6	$9,860	$673	$9,188
Calumet New Technical High School	Public	9-12	3900 Calhoun St	Gary	46408	Lake County	Lake Ridge New Technical Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 838-6990	619	39	16.0	89.8%	156 (25.2%)	257 (41.5%)	170 (27.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.5%)	15.8	367^th of 431 public high schools	14.8%		10.6	364^th of 398 public high schools	8.5%	3	24.8	4.3									24.8	$14,412	$2,549	$11,863
Excel Center - Hammond	Public, Charter	9-12	3438 169th Street	Hammond	46323	Lake County	Excel Center - Hammond	Yes	No	No	No	(219) 844-1911	195	9	21.6	44.6%	26 (13.3%)	55 (28.2%)	107 (54.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)								(n/a)												$5,573	$49	$5,524
Morton Senior High School	Public	9-12	6915 Grand Ave	Hammond	46323	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 989-7316	1,609	87	18.4	69.2%	186 (11.6%)	712 (44.3%)	635 (39.5%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (4.4%)	12	380^th of 431 public high schools	11.8%		14.2	353^rd of 398 public high schools	11.3%	27	27.1	1.6									13.5	$12,211	$1,830	$10,381
Excel Center - Gary	Public, Charter	9-12	4610 W Ridge Road	Gary	46408	Lake County	Excel Center - Gary	Yes	No	No	No	(219) 789-5236	145	8	18.1	50.3%	21 (14.5%)	93 (64.1%)	22 (15.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.5%)								(n/a)												$6,136	$-01	$6,137
West Side Leadership Academy	Public	9-12	9th & Gerry St	Gary	46406	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 413-9870	1,013	49	20.6	85.5%	12 (1.2%)	910 (89.8%)	44 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.6%)	7.2	406^th of 431 public high schools	5.8%		6.6	379^th of 398 public high schools	4.8%	27	16.7	1.4									5.4	$17,393	$5,018	$12,374
Hammond Central High School	Public	9-12	5926 Calumet Ave	Hammond	46320	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 933-2442	1,863	97	19.2	73.3%	110 (5.9%)	625 (33.5%)	1,061 (57.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (3.4%)	9	391^st of 431 public high schools	9.3%		9.5	367^th of 398 public high schools	7.8%	24	21.5	1.1									10.1	$11,522	$1,792	$9,730
Area Career Center	Public	6-12	5727 Sohl Ave	Hammond	46320	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	No	(219) 933-2428	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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