Highland High School is a public high school near Sparta, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Highland Local School District.
Serving 489 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland High School's student population of 489 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
White, Blue, Red
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Motto
For Each Student
School Rankings
Highland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1966 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland High School's ranking?
Highland High School is ranked #1966 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Highland High School often compared to?
Highland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Gilead High School, Cardington-lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
489 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Highland High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland High School part of?
Highland High School is part of Highland Local School District.
School Reviews
5 12/7/2015
If you are looking for a great education and college prep, it's wonderful. The level of respect is above average, possibly because of the ROTC program. However, if your child is into sports, I would look elsewhere. This is a name school and it's all about who you know, not how your student plays. Of course if you have a nice checkbook, that may help. The majority of students are country and enjoy a rural way of living. They are great kids!
5 1/7/2008
Highland High is a good school to attend. This School has wonderful academic programs. There is a nice selection of extracurricular activities to choose from for a small school. Highlands teachers push the students to do their best in everything. Whether it is a main course of study or an extracurricular activity, the students are encouraged to work their hardest and to try to be the best. The school is somewhat clean. There are some problems with the older bathrooms, and the old Locker rooms are dirty and not very well taken care of. There are not a whole lot of academic awards, but there are quit a few athletic. When it comes to sports, students are even pushed to compete against each other and beat their records. There are a lot of parents too busy to get involved in the school, but the ones who can, do get involved, and try in every to be apart of everything.
5 9/26/2007
Highland Local Schools.... a great place to go to school.Excellent academic programs. Excellent sports programs. Excellent teachers for the most part. Need to come together as a community, more parent involvment needed. My husband and I are graduates, my two children are graduates and now five grandchildren are attending Highland Schools. Drugs and violence are miminal compared to most Ohio schools.
2 5/1/2007
Highland Locals Schools is a very bad enviorment. most studnts are into drugs. the only good thing about the school is the quality of the eachers. Also very good spotrts teams. all extracurricular activities are avalible even ROTC. School is in OK shape. Food is a rip off so i sugest you pack a lunch.
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