Highland Community High

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Highland Community High ranks 227 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Highland Community High is a public high school located in Highland, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 105 students. The school is part of the Highland School District, which is ranked 325 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland Community High has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 85.7% to 95.0% over the past five years, which is generally higher than nearby schools like Boscobel High (96.4%), River Valley High (97.7%), and Mineral Point High (94.2%). However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.7% in 2018-2019 to 14.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Highland Community High's academic performance has been mixed, with the school performing well in some areas like Social Studies but struggling in others like English Language Arts. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance. Compared to top-performing schools in the region, such as Mineral Point High and Fennimore High, Highland Community High is generally performing below the regional leaders in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543

(608) 929-4525

District: Highland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
227^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,067

Feeder schools for Highland Community High:

Elementary:	Highland Community Elementary
Middle:	Highland Community Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 105

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Highland Community High ranks worse than 52.7% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Highland Community High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (4.8%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Community High is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Highland Community High employs 10.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Community High is $14,067.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Community High:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Community High 227^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Highland Community High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

Highland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland School District 325^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Highland Community High

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Rank History for all students at Highland Community High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	77.68	44^th	287	84.7%
2006	84.72	10^th	292	96.6%
2008	73.73	81^st	437	81.5%
2009	57.10	238^th	438	45.7%
2010	75.95	64^th	450	85.8%
2011	71.53	105^th	445	76.4%
2012	73.66	87^th	452	80.8%
2013	78.34	45^th	457	90.2%
2014	58.36	210^th	462	54.5%
2015	64.47	176^th	466	62.2%
2016	52.49	183^rd	408	55.1%
2017	27.87	319^th	410	22.2%
2018	77.61	63^rd	410	84.6%
2019	37.12	269^th	400	32.8%
2021	65.28	118^th	390	69.7%
2022	29.62	299^th	391	23.5%
2024	49.70	227^th	431	47.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Highland Community High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.11	212^th	343	38.2%
2021	61.05	110^th	332	66.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Highland Community High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	90.90	19^th	373	94.9%
2021	61.78	102^nd	334	69.5%
2022	26.99	274^th	347	21.0%
2024	48.79	187^th	365	48.8%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Highland Community High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	108	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	108
1990	98	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	98
1991	115	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	115
1992	107	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	107
1993	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	109
1994	113	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
1995	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	132
1996	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	132
1997	120	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	120
1998	227	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	227
1999	211	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	211
2000	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
2001	218	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
2002	177	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	181
2003	177	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	181
2004	172	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	176
2005	179	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	180
2006	169	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	170
2007	181	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	182
2008	150	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
2009	138	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
2010	135	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
2011	86	1	0	0	0	0	0	87
2012	74	1	0	0	0	0	2	77
2013	71	0	0	1	0	0	1	73
2014	79	0	0	1	0	0	2	82
2015	71	0	0	0	0	0	3	74
2016	82	0	0	0	0	0	2	84
2017	78	0	1	0	0	0	2	81
2018	79	0	1	0	0	0	2	82
2019	83	1	2	0	0	0	1	87
2020	89	1	1	0	1	0	4	96
2021	84	1	1	1	1	0	4	92
2022	98	2	1	2	0	0	5	108
2023	93	1	1	5	0	0	5	105

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 Community High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	108	10.6	10.1	37
1990	98	14.2	6.9	9.2
1991	115	14.0	8.2	9.6
1992	107	14.0	7.6	13.1
1993	109	9.8	11.1	10.1
1994	113	9.1	12.4	8.8
1995	132	9.7	13.6	12.9
1996	132	9.7	13.6	12.9
1997	120	8.5	14.1	10.8
1998	227	11.8	19.2	9.3
1999	211	15.4	13.7	13.7
2000	208	14.7	14.1	15.4
2001	218	15.6	14.0	13.3
2002	181	13.9	13.0	17.7
2003	181	13.9	13.0	17.7
2004	176	16.0	11.0	17
2005	180	18.0	10.0	n/a
2006	170	16.2	10.5	n/a
2007	182	12.3	14.8	17
2008	151	11.5	13.1	15.9
2009	140	11.3	12.4	17.1
2010	140	11.0	12.7	22.1
2011	87	6.9	12.6	24.1
2012	77	6.9	11.1	18.2
2013	73	8.3	8.7	23.3
2014	82	8.8	9.2	22
2015	74	n/a	n/a	20.3
2016	84	9.0	9.3	19
2017	81	8.8	9.2	12.3
2018	82	8.1	10.0	14.6
2019	87	9.6	9.0	18.4
2020	96	9.5	10.0	14.6
2021	92	9.6	9.5	16.3
2022	108	9.7	11.0	18.5
2023	105	10.6	9.9	24.8

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 Community High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	108	10.6	10.1	37
1990	98	14.2	6.9	9.2
1991	115	14.0	8.2	9.6
1992	107	14.0	7.6	13.1
1993	109	9.8	11.1	10.1
1994	113	9.1	12.4	8.8
1995	132	9.7	13.6	12.9
1996	132	9.7	13.6	12.9
1997	120	8.5	14.1	10.8
1998	227	11.8	19.2	9.3
1999	211	15.4	13.7	13.7
2000	208	14.7	14.1	15.4
2001	218	15.6	14.0	13.3
2002	181	13.9	13.0	17.7
2003	181	13.9	13.0	17.7
2004	176	16.0	11.0	17
2005	180	18.0	10.0	n/a
2006	170	16.2	10.5	n/a
2007	182	12.3	14.8	17
2008	151	11.5	13.1	15.9
2009	140	11.3	12.4	17.1
2010	140	11.0	12.7	22.1
2011	87	6.9	12.6	24.1
2012	77	6.9	11.1	18.2
2013	73	8.3	8.7	23.3
2014	82	8.8	9.2	22
2015	74	n/a	n/a	20.3
2016	84	9.0	9.3	19
2017	81	8.8	9.2	12.3
2018	82	8.1	10.0	14.6
2019	87	9.6	9.0	18.4
2020	96	9.5	10.0	14.6
2021	92	9.6	9.5	16.3
2022	108	9.7	11.0	18.5
2023	105	10.6	9.9	24.8

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 Community High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$331 (2.5%)	$13,147 (97.5%)	$13,479
2020	$502 (3.7%)	$13,040 (96.3%)	$13,541
2021	$575 (4.1%)	$13,493 (95.9%)	$14,067

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Community High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 269^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 299^th of 391 High schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Highland Community High)	31.6	51.6	20%
10th Grade Social Studies (Highland School District)	31.6	51.6	20%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Community High)	31.6	19.1	12.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Highland School District)	31.6	19.1	12.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	38.6	0.2%
10th Grade Science (Highland Community High)	21.1	33.3	12.3%
10th Grade Science (Highland School District)	21.1	33.3	12.3%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	87	105	20.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	0	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	83	93	12%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.4%	24.8%	6.4%

Schools Near Highland Community High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Highland Community High	Public	9-12	1030 Cardinal Dr	Highland	53543	Iowa County	Highland School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 929-4525	105	11	9.9	24.8%	93 (88.6%)	1 (1.0%)	5 (4.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	49.7	227^th of 431 public high schools	47.3%					(n/a)	32.1	46.4	46.4	53.3	$14,067	$575	$13,493
Iowa-Grant High	Public	9-12	462 County Road IG	Livingston	53554	Grant County	Iowa-Grant School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 943-6312	203	14	14.1	34.5%	182 (89.7%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	44.3	256^th of 431 public high schools	40.6%		54.1	186^th of 415 public high schools	55.2%	70	33.3	45.8	35.4	56.9	$21,509	$434	$21,075
Riverdale Academy	Public	6-12	800 N 6th St	Muscoda	53573	Grant County	Riverdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 739-3101	13	1	17.3	76.9%	12 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$12,167	$1,565	$10,602
Riverdale High	Public	9-12	235 E Elm St	Muscoda	53573	Grant County	Riverdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 739-3116	190	15	12.9	44.7%	170 (89.5%)	2 (1.1%)	7 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	47.7	234^th of 431 public high schools	45.7%		27.9	322^nd of 415 public high schools	22.4%	88	22.2	44.4	41.7	60.4	$14,780	$922	$13,858
Dodgeville High	Public	9-12	912 W Chapel St	Dodgeville	53533	Iowa County	Dodgeville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 935-3307	374	30	12.6	34.5%	334 (89.3%)	9 (2.4%)	14 (3.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	67.6	112^th of 431 public high schools	74.0%		44.2	237^th of 415 public high schools	42.9%	125	46.9	50.6	54.3	57.5	$14,298	$350	$13,947
Fennimore High	Public	9-12	510 7th St	Fennimore	53809	Grant County	Fennimore Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 822-3245	231	17	13.2	31.6%	219 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.3%)	64	138^th of 431 public high schools	68.0%		82.3	52^nd of 415 public high schools	87.5%	86	54.7	46.9	43.8	61.4	$14,486	$952	$13,534
Mineral Point High	Public	9-12	705 Ross St	Mineral Point	53565	Iowa County	Mineral Point Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 987-0730	245	20	12.5	22.4%	230 (93.9%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	73.8	83^rd of 431 public high schools	80.7%		80.9	60^th of 415 public high schools	85.5%	23	59.7	69.0	64.9	33.3	$16,147	$354	$15,793
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility	Public	12	1101 Morrison Dr	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 375-5656	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Boscobel High	Public	9-12	300 Brindley St	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Boscobel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 375-4161	213	16	13.0	51.6%	202 (94.8%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	15.4	393^rd of 431 public high schools	8.8%		35.5	283^rd of 415 public high schools	31.8%	110	25.0	27.5	38.5	20.8	$13,379	$718	$12,661
River Valley High	Public	9-12	660 Varsity Blvd	Spring Green	53588	Sauk County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 588-2554	389	31	12.6	32.1%	357 (91.8%)	4 (1.0%)	15 (3.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	47.3	240^th of 431 public high schools	44.3%		58.2	162^nd of 415 public high schools	61.0%	78	38.1	35.1	44.3	62.2	$13,864	$606	$13,258

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Community High

What schools feed into Highland Community High?

Highland Community High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Highland Community Elementary
Middle : Highland Community Middle

What is the racial makeup of Highland Community High?

Students at Highland Community High are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Highland Community High in?

Highland School District

Is Highland Community High a good school?

Highland Community High ranks 227^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Highland Community High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 105 students attended Highland Community High.

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