Elementary Schools in Highlands School District


Summary:

The Highlands School District in Pennsylvania has two elementary schools: Highlands Elementary School and Highlands Early Childhood Center. While Highlands Early Childhood Center has historically performed better with a 3-star rating, the more recent data on its performance is not available, making it difficult to assess its current standing. In contrast, Highlands Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 2-star rating and underperforming the state average in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency across all grades.

Both Highlands Elementary School and Highlands Early Childhood Center have a high percentage (100%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. This high poverty level may be a contributing factor to the schools' academic performance, as research has shown that poverty can have a significant impact on student achievement.

The funding allocation between the two schools also varies, with Highlands Early Childhood Center spending $23,476 per student, while Highlands Elementary School spends $17,131 per student. This difference in resource allocation may suggest a prioritization of early childhood education, but further investigation is needed to understand how the funding is being utilized and whether it is effectively supporting student learning and outcomes.

District Detail

 1500 Pacific Avenue
Natrona Heights, PA 15065-0288

 (724) 226-2400

SchoolDigger Rank:
429th of 610 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,088

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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