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Highland High

Summary:

Highland High is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Monterey, Virginia, with a total enrollment of 103 students. The school is part of the Highland County Public Schools district, which is ranked 30th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland High has shown strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 100% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in SOL Algebra I, compared to the state average of 92.08%. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5 to 7.2 students per teacher in recent years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

While Highland High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, the school's performance on SOL tests is often on par with the overall Highland County Public Schools district, indicating a strong alignment between the school and district-level curriculum and instructional practices. Additionally, the school has seen a relatively high level of spending per student, ranging from $13,163 to $16,345 in the past few years, which could indicate a focus on providing resources and support for students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 244 Myers/Moon Rd
       Monterey, VA  24465

(540) 468-6320

District: Highland County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,345 Help


Feeder schools for Highland High:

Elementary:    Highland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  7.2 Help
Number of students:  103

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.1%
Two or more races:
2.9%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.1% Help


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Compare Details Highland High ranks better than 83% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.14. (See more...)
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Compare Details Highland High ranks worse than 52.9% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Highland High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland High is $16,345.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland High:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland High 71st of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Highland High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Highland High 174th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Highland High in the ranking list.)

Highland County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland County Public Schools 30th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Highland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.59 66th 340 80.6%
2006 60.60 118th 383 69.2%
2007 65.46 91st 387 76.5%
2008 44.62 238th 391 39.1%
2009 69.48 62nd 390 84.1%
2010 73.24 49th 408 88.0%
2011 39.96 283rd 413 31.5%
2012 27.72 348th 413 15.7%
2013 47.39 205th 416 50.7%
2014 30.57 310th 416 25.5%
2015 43.21 240th 412 41.7%
2016 46.86 225th 409 45.0%
2017 41.48 263rd 415 36.6%
2018 54.55 183rd 413 55.7%
2019 67.76 100th 424 76.4%
2021 75.16 56th 419 86.6%
2022 89.65 8th 415 98.1%
2023 90.47 9th 422 97.9%
2024 78.14 71st 417 83.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Highland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.14 16th 411 96.1%
2024 84.76 19th 407 95.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Highland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.05 18th 402 95.5%
2024 67.02 114th 396 71.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Highland High

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Rank History for all high school students at Highland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 49.90 151st 308 51.0%
2006 57.81 94th 314 70.1%
2007 53.95 129th 313 58.8%
2008 54.36 126th 316 60.1%
2009 71.69 30th 313 90.4%
2010 65.11 69th 317 78.2%
2011 43.04 200th 320 37.5%
2012 37.12 236th 321 26.5%
2013 18.18 300th 321 6.5%
2014 23.74 285th 322 11.5%
2015 31.85 256th 322 20.5%
2016 19.24 297th 321 7.5%
2017 35.55 242nd 324 25.3%
2018 35.42 242nd 326 25.8%
2019 48.67 174th 327 46.8%
2021 56.67 106th 327 67.6%
2022 61.31 92nd 325 71.7%
2023 57.90 155th 326 52.5%
2024 55.00 174th 329 47.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Highland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.20 147th 321 54.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Highland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.38 231st 315 26.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Highland High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 169 169
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 165 165
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 161 161
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 163 163
1993 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1994 170 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1995 172 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1996 172 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1997 182 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1998 188 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1999 181 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2000 194 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a -4 192
2001 204 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2002 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2003 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2004 183 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2005 184 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2006 186 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2007 174 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2008 156 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2009 149 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2010 136 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2011 130 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 136
2012 117 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 123
2013 106 0 2 3 0 1 2 0 114
2014 99 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 103
2015 101 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 103
2016 108 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 111
2017 107 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 110
2018 100 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 103
2019 102 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 106
2020 105 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 109
2021 91 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 95
2022 83 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 86
2023 98 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 103

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 169 18.3 9.2 n/a
1990 165 19.4 8.5 n/a
1991 161 17.8 9.0 n/a
1992 163 18.1 9.0 n/a
1993 170 20.3 8.4 n/a
1994 171 23.8 n/a 19.3
1995 174 n/a 0.0 26.4
1996 174 n/a 0.0 26.4
1997 184 n/a 0.0 29.9
1998 191 n/a 0.0 18.3
1999 184 23.5 7.8 25.5
2000 192 n/a 0.0 26.5
2001 206 19.0 10.8 25.2
2002 181 23.0 7.9 32
2003 181 23.0 7.9 32
2004 185 21.5 8.6 39.5
2005 185 21.5 8.6 42.2
2006 189 22.0 8.6 42.3
2007 178 12.1 14.7 41
2008 161 11.9 13.5 41
2009 153 11.4 13.4 44.4
2010 142 10.5 13.4 52.1
2011 136 10.0 13.4 62.5
2012 123 n/a n/a 63.4
2013 114 17.7 6.4 60.5
2014 103 14.7 6.9 60.2
2015 103 16.0 6.4 65
2016 111 18.0 6.1 68.5
2017 110 16.7 6.5 71.8
2018 103 16.8 6.1 67
2019 106 18.2 5.8 67
2020 109 16.4 6.6 58.7
2021 95 16.8 5.6 n/a
2022 86 17.1 5.0 74.4
2023 103 14.2 7.2 30.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 169 18.3 9.2 n/a
1990 165 19.4 8.5 n/a
1991 161 17.8 9.0 n/a
1992 163 18.1 9.0 n/a
1993 170 20.3 8.4 n/a
1994 171 23.8 n/a 19.3
1995 174 n/a 0.0 26.4
1996 174 n/a 0.0 26.4
1997 184 n/a 0.0 29.9
1998 191 n/a 0.0 18.3
1999 184 23.5 7.8 25.5
2000 192 n/a 0.0 26.5
2001 206 19.0 10.8 25.2
2002 181 23.0 7.9 32
2003 181 23.0 7.9 32
2004 185 21.5 8.6 39.5
2005 185 21.5 8.6 42.2
2006 189 22.0 8.6 42.3
2007 178 12.1 14.7 41
2008 161 11.9 13.5 41
2009 153 11.4 13.4 44.4
2010 142 10.5 13.4 52.1
2011 136 10.0 13.4 62.5
2012 123 n/a n/a 63.4
2013 114 17.7 6.4 60.5
2014 103 14.7 6.9 60.2
2015 103 16.0 6.4 65
2016 111 18.0 6.1 68.5
2017 110 16.7 6.5 71.8
2018 103 16.8 6.1 67
2019 106 18.2 5.8 67
2020 109 16.4 6.6 58.7
2021 95 16.8 5.6 n/a
2022 86 17.1 5.0 74.4
2023 103 14.2 7.2 30.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $14,089 (100.0%) $14,089
2020 $00 (0.0%) $13,163 (100.0%) $13,163
2021 $318 (1.9%) $16,027 (98.1%) $16,345

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland High

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 100th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 9th of 422 Middle schools
 21.5%
Ranks 174th of 327 High schoolsRanks 155th of 326 High schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Highland High)8681.3
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Highland County Public Schools)8681.3
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Highland High)8687.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Highland County Public Schools)8687.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Highland High)7893.8
 15.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Highland High)10093.8
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Highland County Public Schools)10093.8
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Highland High)8795
 8%
   8th Grade Writing (Highland County Public Schools)8795
 8%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7057
 13%
8th Grade Mathematics (Highland High)4464
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7757
 20%
8th Grade Science (Highland High)8780
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Highland County Public Schools)8780
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7861
 17%
8th Grade English Reading (Highland High)10090
 10%
   8th Grade English Reading (Highland County Public Schools)10090
 10%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7672
 4%
End of Course Writing (Highland High)7992
 13%
   End of Course Writing (Highland County Public Schools)7992
 13%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Algebra I (Highland High)8090
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Highland County Public Schools)8090
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Highland High)8158
 23%
   End of Course Biology (Highland County Public Schools)8158
 23%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Highland High)10092
 8%
   End of Course English Reading (Highland County Public Schools)10092
 8%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course World History I (Highland High)8267
 15%
   End of Course World History I (Highland County Public Schools)8267
 15%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students106103
 2.8%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White10298
 3.9%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67%30.1%
 36.9%

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Elementary : Highland Elementary

Highland High ranks 174th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 103 students attended Highland High.

Students at Highland High are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.


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