Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highlands County Schools Jail Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Highlands County Schools Jail Program's student population of 3 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highlands County Schools Jail Program is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
67%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Highlands County Schools Jail Program?
3 students attend Highlands County Schools Jail Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Highlands County Schools Jail Program students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are Black.
What grades does Highlands County Schools Jail Program offer ?
Highlands County Schools Jail Program offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highlands County Schools Jail Program part of?
Highlands County Schools Jail Program is part of Highlands School District.
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