Overview
Highland High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Palmdale, California. The school enrolls 2,706 students. It is part of the Antelope Valley Union High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Very large student body
2,706 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictAntelope Valley Union High
County6037
CityPalmdale
ZIP93551
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060282009515
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,706
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino67.2%
Black / African American4.7%
Asian15.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races4.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %64%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)