Highland High School

Highland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
39055 25th St W,  Palmdale, CA
Antelope Valley Union High School District
3.5
3.9
2,778 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steve Ford
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
86%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
111
Full Time Teachers
111
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
36.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1%
State Average
9.9%
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
346:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
68.4%
Black
15.7%
White
8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
California State University - Northridge 536 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 514 Students
University of California - Irvine 349 Students
Antelope Valley College 342 Students
University of California - San Diego 314 Students
University of California - Berkeley 296 Students
University of Southern California 281 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 246 Students
California State University - Long Beach 244 Students
San Diego State University 242 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 166 Students
Biology 166 Students
Business 161 Students
Psychology 151 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 67 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 63 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 60 Students
Political Science and Government 46 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 515 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/10/2025
I am a class of 2024 graduate from highland high school and I truly did have a great four years there. Every school has its flaws of course but it's about how you make your experience and highland offers lots of opportunities to make these experiences.
4.0 Sophomore
3/28/2025
Highland High School is a good public school. I believe if they could provide more clubs, ex) HOSA, DECA, MUN; this school would be better than it already is.
4.0 Senior
2/23/2025
My overall experience with high school is actually pretty good. I've been there for four years and haven't gotten into a fight once but I can't say that for the people around me. There are always fights like every week and it just get annoying because violence shouldn't be in America.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/4/2023
i love california . korn and baekersfield i love the metro jazzmine cattan and jhonny cañar sanchez
5.0 parent
6/23/2022
Great school with great security. Clean and better then the LA ones
5.0 parent
6/22/2022
Its a great school that needs help from the parents, we are all a team
1.0 student
2/8/2022
Most teachers just care about their paycheck and will push kids into depression and anxiety.

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Highland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Palmdale, CA and is served by the Antelope Valley Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,778 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Highland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $603,824. Discover additional schools in the area, like R. Rex Parris High School, Paraclete High School, David G. Millen Magnet Academy, and more. Learn more about what Palmdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland High School.

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