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Highland High

39055 25th St. West, Palmdale, CA, 93551

About Highland High

Highland High School is a public high school in Palmdale, California, that serves students in grades 9–12. It is part of the Antelope Valley Union High School District. With about 2,800 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 24:1, it is one of the best schools in the area. The school has a full academic environment, and 32% of students are in a variety of Advanced Placement programs. The campus is a busy place because 93% of the students are minorities and 62% of them are low-income. Based on academic data, 37% of students are good at math and 13% are good at reading. Students are more likely to go to college if they take college-prep tests like the SAT and ACT. The average price of a home in the area around the school is about $530,000. It has a good reputation in the community and a lot of school spirit. It has a lot of good things about it, like the many extracurricular activities it offers and its commitment to preparing students for college and other transitions after high school, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Highland High Contact Information

Address

39055 25th St. West, Palmdale, CA, 93551

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Phone

(661) 538-0304

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 37% in Reading.
111
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2778
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5433 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Highland High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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.

Student Demographics

White 7.24%
Asian 3.56%
Hispanic 69.04%
Black 15.37%
Two+ Races 4.1%
Native Am. 0.32%
White
7.24%
Asian
3.56%
Hispanic
69.04%
Black
15.37%
Two+ Races
4.1%
Native Am.
0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2778
48.09%
1336 Female
51.91%
1442 Male

Student Population

2778 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

347 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Bulldogs from Highland High School in Palmdale recently celebrated their academic success by doing well in the district-wide Black365 Knowledge Bowl. The team did well in the first rounds and made it to the final rounds. The campus is still very busy with a lot of spring sports, like boys' volleyball, swimming, and diving competitions that teach students how to work together and be good sports. The school is always working to make its college readiness programs better by holding special events for seniors.

FAQ

Q1. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Q2. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q3. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Highland High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q4. Does Highland High offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Highland High gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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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
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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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