Highland High School

Highland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
320 Pancake Hollow Rd,  Highland, NY
Highland Central School District
3.6
2.6
512 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Peter Harris
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
27
Reading
28
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
32.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
176:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.2%
White
65.2%
Hispanic
18.9%
Black
8.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Two or more races
2.7%
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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.
SUNY New Paltz 63 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 49 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 46 Students
New York University 41 Students
Marist College 41 Students
Stony Brook University 39 Students
SUNY Cortland 32 Students
Dutchess Community College (SUNY) 30 Students
Pace University 29 Students
Boston University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 30 Students
Biology 29 Students
Business 25 Students
Nursing 20 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Early Childhood Education 12 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 66 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/25/2022
In my experience throughout my high school at Highland, I've meet life-long friends, connections, and had memorable moments throughout. The teachers are strongly willing to devote to your college readiness and life outside of high school, and in doing so, the school will always assist you in any way possible, whether mentally or academically.
4.0 Junior
5/20/2022
I've been enjoying the past few years because of the people and opportunities I've been given here in Highland. The people here are very genuine and there are staff that offer help and help students better understand materials. The disciplinary actions taken for misbehaving students also work well for everyone involved. All of the actions highland highschool take almost always have good reasoning and thought put behind it. The way the highschool sets up student's future is very helpful.
4.0 Alum
1/11/2021
Typical small town high school. Offers a ton of college credit classes through the SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Ulster Collegian Program. It is possible to attain an associates degree through this program when graduating as a senior.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/18/2025
Love the atmosphere of.the school. Very supportiveand alot of opportunities for students.
1.0 other
1/12/2022
The only way to have a decent high school experience here is to fit in with the highland clique. I have taken college level courses here where teachers spend the majority of the period gossiping and making plans for the weekend with their favorite students. If teachers and staff like you, your grade...
5.0 parent
4/15/2020
I believe this school is an exceptional High School and my son has had an outstanding education
1.0 other
3/24/2016
One person don't know what the next is doing , very clicky.arogant teachers. Just push the students through

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