For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 847 students in Highland, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Highland, IL is Highland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Highland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Highland, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Highland, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7131
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7131
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Highland, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 149
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Grades: 2-4
| 526 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Highland, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Highland, IL include Highland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Highland?
1 public high schools are located in Highland.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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