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:
153rd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,745 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  987

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.4%
Hispanic:
35.6%
African American:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland High School ranks better than 64.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.25. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Highland High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.4%), Hispanic (35.6%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland High School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 153rd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Highland High School in the ranking list.)

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School Town of Highland:

SchoolDigger ranks School Town of Highland 105th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.41 109th 349 68.8%
2006 55.01 187th 349 46.4%
2007 57.36 172nd 354 51.4%
2008 62.95 137th 360 61.9%
2009 59.74 173rd 364 52.5%
2010 53.79 120th 362 66.9%
2011 52.19 147th 364 59.6%
2012 60.77 84th 373 77.5%
2013 55.27 104th 353 70.5%
2014 49.58 151st 379 60.2%
2015 51.76 174th 400 56.5%
2016 53.89 177th 394 55.1%
2017 60.56 134th 380 64.7%
2018 68.64 101st 385 73.8%
2019 53.86 161st 389 58.6%
2021 58.87 121st 388 68.8%
2022 68.94 121st 409 70.4%
2023 51.04 171st 398 57.0%
2024 57.25 153rd 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 36th 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 27th 285 90.5%
2024 85.89 29th 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 116th 379 69.4%
2024 52.42 155th 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 185th 388 52.3%
2024 59.82 120th 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 150th 383 60.8%
2024 49.26 183rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.56 14th 125 88.8%
2023 73.98 25th 125 80.0%
2024 48.38 45th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.54 43rd 164 73.8%
2023 53.83 64th 166 61.4%
2024 66.57 44th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.45 81st 378 78.6%
2023 54.89 127th 375 66.1%
2024 62.44 92nd 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.

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 161st of 389 High schoolsRanks 171st 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)32.318
 14.3%
   End of Course Biology (School Town of Highland)32.818
 14.8%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1122987
 12%
African American8497
 15.5%
American Indian01
Asian2412
 50%
Hispanic341351
 2.9%
Pacific Islander00
White641497
 22.5%
Two or More Races3229
 9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.7%42%
 4.3%


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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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