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Highland High

Antelope Valley Union High · Los Angeles County · 39055 25th Street West, Palmdale, CA 93551-4164

(661) 538-0304 · www.highlandhs.org

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2/10
#1033
Rank 1033 out of 1,227
Top 84%
English Language Arts3/10 · #982 · 20th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1015 · 17th percentile
Science2/10 · #1073 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Highland High sits in the western edge of Palmdale, a sprawling high desert city where the Antelope Valley's wide-open spaces and affordable homes draw families looking for more room to breathe than the LA basin offers. The school serves a large, diverse student body and tends to appeal to families who are rooted in the local community and value extracurriculars and school spirit alongside academics. Families prioritizing top academic outcomes may want to explore additional resources and enrichment opportunities, as the school's scores fall below state averages in English, math, and science.

Student Demographics

544 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
365 (67%)
African American
87 (16%)
White
48 (9%)
Multiple Races
21 (4%)
Filipino
13 (2%)
Asian
9 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners63 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged370 (68%)
Students with Disabilities110 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,706
Enrollment
108.3
Teachers (FTE)
25:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
20.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

85.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

16
AP Courses
offered
15.2%
AP Participation
of students
424
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Bulldog · CIF Southern Section

22
varsity sports
9 boys
10 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1629 · 26th percentile

28 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.