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Highland Ranch Elementary

Poway Unified · San Diego County · 14840 Waverley Downs Way, San Diego, CA 92128-3702

(858) 674-4707 · www.powayusd.com/pusdhres

9/10
#829
Rank 829 out of 5,722
Top 14%
English Language Arts9/10 · #916 · 84th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #773 · 87th percentile
Science9/10 · #896 · 84th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Highland Ranch Elementary sits in the rolling hills of Rancho Bernardo, one of San Diego's most family-friendly master-planned communities, where the neighborhoods are quiet, the weather is reliably perfect, and good schools are a top priority for residents. Poway Unified is widely regarded as one of the stronger districts in the county, and Highland Ranch holds its own with solid scores across English, math, and science. Families who value a stable, suburban environment with active parent involvement and a school that consistently performs well above average will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

319 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
96 (30%)
Asian
95 (30%)
Hispanic
53 (17%)
Multiple Races
42 (13%)
Filipino
26 (8%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners63 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged54 (17%)
Students with Disabilities60 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

661
Enrollment
28.5
Teachers (FTE)
23.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
28.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

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 Programs7/10 · #1975 · 67th percentile

151 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found