Highlands Christian Academy

Highlands Christian Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
501 NE 48th St,  Pompano Beach, FL
3.8
3.9
615 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Highlalnds Christian Academy
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$14,810
Religious Affiliation
Baptist

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
28
Part Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
16%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
83%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
White
44.1%
Black
28.3%
Hispanic
25.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#28 Most Diverse Private HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida Atlantic University 38 Students
University of Central Florida 25 Students
Palm Beach Atlantic University 25 Students
University of Florida 23 Students
Florida State University 22 Students
University of Miami 22 Students
Nova Southeastern University 22 Students
Southeastern University 22 Students
Florida International University 19 Students
University of South Florida 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Biology 9 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students
Mechanical Engineering 4 Students
Graphic Design 4 Students
Music Performance 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 63 Reviews
5.0 Alum
11/16/2024
As a graduate of Highlands, I am grateful for the quality education I received. Some of my classes were harder than college, but I was so well-prepared for my academic pursuits at a nationally-recognized top college.
5.0 Freshman
2/9/2023
Very Good, love it, very awesome and the teachers are very caring and amazing Mr. Canning and Mrs. Colon are very Good and get to the bottom of everything, they give punishments but it's because life gives us punishments and they want to make us ready for that.
2.0 Senior
5/3/2022
My expericence at my school was amazing until I reached high school. I feel like the school did not do a great job in this area.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 41 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/26/2025
Highlands has provided my child with a wonderful, Christ-centered, learning environment. Her teachers each year have gone above and beyond to provide her with an excellent education and learning tools. I have peace of mind knowing she is growing and thriving not just academically but also spirituall...
5.0 parent
8/21/2023
As a single mom, I have been trying for years to get my son into Highlands Christian but could not afford it on my income. With the Step-Up Scholarship, we were finally able to achieve our goal for my 14 yr old to start High School as a Freshman. We went through Orientation which was quite detailed...
5.0 other
2/1/2023
This school is an amazing learning institution that provides students with the opportunities of a lifetime. The students are reared up in the nurture and admonission of the Lord. Some people have posted scathing reviews of this school, but that is just an indication of a greater heart problem. It is...
5.0 other
6/12/2022
As a graduate, I can honestly say that I had a wonderful education at Highlands, especially in English, psychology, math, and fine arts.

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