Highland High School

Highland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 Broadway,  Highland, IL
Highland Community Unit School District No. 5
3.7
3.7
847 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Derek Hacke
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
67.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
63.8%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
294:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
89.8%
Hispanic
4.7%
Two or more races
3.8%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 191 Students
Illinois State University 71 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 65 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 63 Students
University of Missouri 56 Students
University of Kentucky 53 Students
Southwestern Illinois College 52 Students
Michigan State University 51 Students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 51 Students
University of Iowa 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 57 Students
Psychology 40 Students
Business 39 Students
Biology 28 Students
Education 26 Students
Chemistry 19 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Criminology 17 Students
Elementary Education 17 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 135 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/19/2023
As a mixed race student in a 95% school, it's a little uncomfortable for me. I wish my high school had more diversity so I didn't feel so out of place.
5.0 Junior
9/6/2023
Highland High School is very pride oriented. All staff are helpful and kind. There is tons of school spirit during football games, homecoming week, and spirit week. Every student feels happy, safe, and connected to all staff. It is a great and fun place to go to school.
5.0 Senior
1/10/2023
I thought my experience was great. Even with Covid messing up a lot of things, I was still able to have a good experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/13/2022
This school had been nothing but issues.
5.0 parent
12/5/2022
Better then East St. Louis or Belleville schools and way better then granite city as well
5.0 parent
4/7/2019
My daughter has received a great education. I would rate Highland as a solid 8 out of 10.

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Highland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Highland, IL, in the Highland neighborhood, and is served by the Highland Community Unit School District No. 5 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 847 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Highland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $278,068. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highland Middle School, St Paul Catholic School, Highland Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Highland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland High School.

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