Highland Elementary School Norco CA Profile Overview (2026 List)

About Highland Elementary

Highland Elementary School is located at 2301 Alhambra Street, Norco, California 92860. It serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6. Enrollment is approximately 567 students, giving the campus a smaller scale compared to other elementary sites in the area. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1. The student population is about 52% male and 48% female. According to state assessment data, about 40% of students meet proficiency standards in math and roughly 56% in reading. The school operates as a regular public elementary campus within the Corona-Norco Unified School District without a specialized magnet or charter designation. The school serves a defined local area, with most students coming from nearby residential streets rather than broader transfer patterns. Homes around the school are typically priced near $720,000, which is common for established neighborhoods in Norco. Compared with other schools of a similar size, it has slightly stronger reading scores and shows up in searches for a best elementary school in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%

Reading 56%

State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 56% in Reading.

24

Full-time Teachers

24 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

567

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 50.09%

Asian 3%

Hispanic 41.09%

Black 0.71%

Two+ Races 4.41%

Native Am. 0.53%

White

50.09%

Asian

3%

Hispanic

41.09%

Black

0.71%

Two+ Races

4.41%

Native Am.

0.53%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 567

46.03%

261 Female

53.97%

306 Male

Student Population

567 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

567 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Highland Elementary Contact Information

Address

2301 Alhambra St., Norco, CA, 92860

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Phone

(951) 736-3308

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Website

http://highland.cnusd.k12.ca.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 2:57 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Highland Elementary School is preparing for its Festival of the Arts, where students will present artwork and take part in small performances. At the same time, the school has begun sharing reminders about enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year, with information sent directly to families through regular updates. Alongside this, information about optional summer learning has been shared so students can stay active academically during the break.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of classroom environment does Highland Elementary School offer?

Ans. Highland Elementary School follows a structured daily routine, with clear schedules across subjects to keep learning consistent.

Q2. Does Highland Elementary School provide extra academic support?

Ans. Highland Elementary School offers additional help through small group instruction and focused support when needed.

Q3. Are there student activities at Highland Elementary School?

Ans. Highland Elementary School includes classroom activities and school events where students can take part during the year.

Q4. After Highland Elementary School, where are the children’s next educational opportunities?

Ans. Generally, children who graduate from Highland Elementary School proceed into another middle school that is in the same school district after they complete 6th grade.

Q5. Is it possible for parents to visit Highland Elementary School before enrolling their child?

Ans. Parents may have the ability to schedule a visit or meeting with someone at the school or contact the school office for further details on all opportunities to schedule a visit or meeting before enrolling their child into Highland Elementary School.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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