Highland High School

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Highland High School

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

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
90%

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
3.54
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
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
76.7%
Science
71.1%
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
342:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
89.1%
Hispanic
8.7%
Two or more races
2.2%

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.
University of Iowa 38 Students
Iowa State University 37 Students
Kirkwood Community College 32 Students
University of Northern Iowa 23 Students
Drake University 9 Students
Coe College 9 Students
Mount Mercy University 8 Students
Simpson College 7 Students
St. Ambrose University 6 Students
Luther College 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 12 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students
Radiologic Technician 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Engineering 4 Students
Early Childhood Education 4 Students
Agriculture 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 22 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/18/2018
I like all my teachers, but I don't like the way some of them teach. A lot of our teachers try to make it fun, which makes it easier to pay attention.
3.0 Niche User
2/27/2015
I don't really participate in anything.
4.0 Niche User
2/27/2015
Our gym teacher is amazing.
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 149 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 77% 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 C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highland Middle School, 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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