Highland High School

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Highland High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
244 Myers-Moon Rd,  Monterey, VA
Highland County Public Schools
3.0
5.0
86 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
April Goff
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.56

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
57.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
86:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%
White
94.2%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Black
1%
Hispanic
1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 11 Students
University of Virginia 10 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 10 Students
Virginia Tech 8 Students
Bridgewater College 8 Students
Blue Ridge Community College - Virginia 7 Students
Liberty University 6 Students
Eastern Mennonite University 5 Students
Mary Baldwin University 5 Students
Hampden-Sydney College 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 6 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 4 Students
Agricultural Teacher Education 4 Students
Psychology 3 Students
Dental Hygiene 3 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 2 Students
Health Professions 2 Students
Clinical Psychology 2 Students
Equine Studies 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 23 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
11/15/2014
This school as a lot of ups and downs and is really unique compared to other schools.
3.0 Niche User
11/15/2014
The teachers are about average, most know all the kids on a personal level.
4.0 Niche User
11/15/2014
The health and safety at this school are great, there is absolutely no worries.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
1/20/2010

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Highland High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Monterey, VA and is served by the Highland County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 86 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% 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 3.56. The average SAT score is 1160. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highland Elementary School, Green Bank Elementary/Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Monterey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland High School.

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