Highland High School

Highland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9135 Erie St,  Highland, IN
School Town Of Highland
3.6
2.2
1,021 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Zack
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
64.7%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
265:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
50.4%
Hispanic
35.6%
Black
9.8%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%

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.
Purdue University 265 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 246 Students
Purdue University Northwest 239 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 145 Students
Ball State University 142 Students
Valparaiso University 127 Students
Indiana State University 94 Students
Indiana University - Northwest 92 Students
Butler University 82 Students
University of Indianapolis 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 82 Students
Psychology 61 Students
Biology 57 Students
Business 42 Students
Elementary Education 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Education 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Criminology 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 254 Reviews
4.0 Junior
9/28/2024
Highland High has great teachers and activities, but facilities and support can be lacking at times.
4.0 Senior
7/2/2024
As an incoming senior I appreciate the time I've spent at Highland thus far. It's been an enriching journey that I will never be able to forget.
4.0 Senior
2/18/2024
Enjoyed most of my time throughout my four years, but it was not always perfect. I made many friends and was able to grow as a person through the help of the facility and my peers.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 10 Reviews
1.0 other
3/3/2025
SAD TO SEE THAT YOU ALLOWED A CHILD TO GET JUMPED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS AND SUSPEND HER FOR FINALLY DEFENDING HERSELF. MAYBE TAKE A LOOK AT THE VIDEO GENERATING ALL OVER! SHE LITERALLY WAS TRYING TO WALK AWAY AND THE GIRL WOULDN'T LEAVE HER ALONE! THESE GIRLS THAT VIDEOED THE FIGHT STARTED THAT VIDEO WA...
1.0 parent
3/3/2025
If you have the ability to send your child to a different high school, I would highly recommend doing so. Highland H.S. only cares about pushing kids through regardless of whether they are learning or not. We had issues with our child being assaulted by another student on a couple occasions and abso...
5.0 parent
8/18/2024
My son went here for all 4 years of high school and was accepted into a great university. The AP classes helped prepare him for his SAT and college classes. My daughter is a current student, getting good grades, and is involved in many activities.
5.0 student
9/14/2023
This school has amazing sports and extracurricular activities and all, teachers here care for students. And make us feel safe. I couldn’t ask for a better school. The school has great education services. and great special educational help. Sports coaches help with difficult task. The lunch is amazin...

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Highland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Highland, IN, in the Highland neighborhood, and is served by the School Town Of Highland in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 1,021 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Highland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $285,861. Discover additional schools in the area, like Griffith Senior High School, Calumet High School, Munster High 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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