Highland Community School is located at 8521 A Street in the Highland area of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K–5 and is part of the Oakland Unified School District. Enrollment is about 453 students, and the student–teacher ratio is approximately 25:1. Based on the most recent academic data, math proficiency is around 5%, and reading ability is about 12%, reflecting significant academic challenges. The gender mix is about 50% male and 50% female. The school's lessons focus on bilingual learning and community-based activities that are meant to fit the different language and cultural backgrounds of the students. Most homes in the area cost between $480,000 and $720,000, which is a price range that many families think is fair in Oakland's housing market. Most parents see that school staff work hard to build respectful relationships, give kids chances to get involved in the community, and really listen to what families have to say. Highland Community School is working to improve teaching methods and raise student achievement, aiming to become one of the top elementary schools in California.