Highland Ranch Elementary School

Highland Ranch Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
14840 Waverly Downs Way,  San Diego, CA
Poway Unified School District
3.0
3.5
617 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Cindy Venolia
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
71%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.4%

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Test Scores

Math
39.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
20%
State Average
9.9%
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Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
36.7%
White
33.2%
Hispanic
14.9%
Two or more races
13.2%
Black
2.1%
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School Rankings

#194 Best Public ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 Parent
10/18/2019
My kids attended Highlandranch for years. I always thought it was decent. The front office staff was always cold and not welcoming. We changed schools in the district due to a move. I was in shock with the new school. I had no idea what we were missing. The new school staff are kind and always willing and eager to help and be polite. In comparison highland ranch is horrible. My kids noticed this right away, commented how much they like going through the office now at the new school because they feel welcome.
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3.5 30 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/3/2024
I really love the preschool class taught by Ms Mai. She really care about the kids and teaching the foundations. I can’t say for other classes but preschool is definitely A+ grade.
3.0 other
6/1/2024
Ok, first of all.. the teaching is good. Its ok. Pretty decent. The school campus is nice. But theres some things about the school. 1. Bullying. There are so many bullies at this school and so much drama. Kids are constantly getting into trouble and doing bad things. 2. Some teachers are REALLY mean...
5.0 parent
3/31/2023
We have 3 children at this scool, and have attended for several years now. We absolutely love it, and have had consistently positive experiences with each teacher. I love how they have implemented a Second Step program for social-emotional engagement/instruction. Any time we have had a concern, the...
5.0 parent
3/27/2023
I'm surprised to see all of the negative feedback on here. My daughter attended Highland Ranch from Kindergarten through 5th grade, and her little sister will start at TK this Fall. We have always had excellent experiences in this school. Mrs. Venolia (the principle) is out in the yard every morning...

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