Serving 19 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Highland ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
32%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Highland?
19 students attend Highland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Highland students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland?
Highland has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highland offer ?
Highland offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Highland part of?
Highland is part of Hayward Unified School District.
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