Highland High School

Highland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1715 Vine Ave,  Riverside, IA
Highland Community School District
3.6
4.0
169 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
67.5%
Science
70.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
89.5%
Hispanic
9.9%
Native American
<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.
Iowa State University 37 Students
University of Iowa 36 Students
Kirkwood Community College 34 Students
University of Northern Iowa 22 Students
Drake University 10 Students
Mount Mercy University 9 Students
Coe College 9 Students
Simpson College 7 Students
Luther College 7 Students
St. Ambrose University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 11 Students
Nursing 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Engineering 4 Students
Early Childhood Education 4 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 4 Students
Agriculture 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 24 Reviews
1.0 Sophomore
1/4/2022
The classes are small and everyone knows everyone. It's easy to find a safe space. But some kids tend to be off the rails. and unaccepting of groups outside of their own. Usually there's some controversy going on and the school supports bad people. Especially wouldn't attend if you're a girl, school tends not to do much about guys who do inappropriate things.
4.0 Senior
9/11/2019
I like the small school experience and how I was able to connect with all of my teachers and peers. The teachers, especially our school counselor, open us up to so many opportunities. I have been able to be involved in things such as earning college credits in high school, many red cord opportunities, job shadows and so much more.
4.0 NicheUser
2/27/2015
Most teachers don't play and I respect that. Even if someone gets a detention the administrators try to be helpful in when they can serve that detention.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 1 Review
4.0 student
2/1/2011
Highland High School is a smaller school outside of Riverside and Ainsworth, Iowa. It is a nice school to go to because it is small, but it is still big enough to have decent programs offered. The school was built in 1965, but since then there has been many updates and renovations made. There is a b...

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Highland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Riverside, IA and is served by the Highland Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 169 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Highland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pathway Christian School, Hillcrest Academy, Regina Catholic Education Center, and more. Learn more about what Riverside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland High School.

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