Highland High School is a public high school located in the town of Highland in Lake County, Indiana. It is part of the School Town of Highland and serves as the only high school in the district. The school was founded in 1957 and incorporated in 1960.
Serving 980 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
980 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#690 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
11%
13%
White
49%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland High School's ranking?
Highland High School is ranked #690 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 97%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
980 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Highland High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland High School part of?
Highland High School is part of School Town Of Highland School District.
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