Highlands High School

Highlands High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2400 Memorial Pky,  Fort Thomas, KY
Fort Thomas Independent Schools
4.2
5.0
995 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matthew Bertasso
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
74.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
260:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
88.7%
Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic
3.5%
Asian
1.6%
Black
1.5%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best HS For Athletes in Kentucky
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Kentucky 378 Students
University of Cincinnati 359 Students
Northern Kentucky University 264 Students
University of Louisville 172 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 97 Students
Miami University 94 Students
Western Kentucky University 75 Students
Xavier University 75 Students
The Ohio State University 65 Students
Thomas More University 58 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 93 Students
Psychology 90 Students
Nursing 71 Students
Biology 64 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Marketing 37 Students
Finance 35 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Mechanical Engineering 27 Students
Engineering 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 176 Reviews
1.0 Parent
9/10/2025
Fix that goofy ahh internet connection and I'll give you a better score. Like, what did you do? Whatever you did recently, change it back. Many students complain about it. Is it because we needed new Macbooks? If so, bring the old Macbooks back. People have to restart their computer about 2 times a day on average.
4.0 Parent
7/17/2025
Coming from a very small school my children were exposed to so much more variety in academics, sports and extracurricular activities. They were well prepared for college. There is a heavy push toward AP courses and lots of options
5.0 Freshman
5/4/2025
Wonderful school! Very happy with the education there. Works hard to provide students with excellent experiences.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/1/2012
Highlands is a school where parents and students are made very aware of the importance of a good education where challenging classes are offered and are highly encouraged to participate in those classes and extra curriculars.
5.0 parent
5/12/2010
I've had two sons graduate from this high school. Both are attending Centre College, one of the most prestigious colleges in the Country (search Forbes recent rating about Centre). Highlands prepared them well for the challenges presented to that at Centre.

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Highlands High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fort Thomas, KY, in the Fort Thomas neighborhood, and is served by the Fort Thomas Independent Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 995 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Highlands High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $430,236. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newport School of Innovation, Bellevue High School, Newport High School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Thomas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highlands High School.

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