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Highlands Early Childhood Center

1060 Atlantic Ave
Brackenridge, PA 15014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Highlands Early Childhood Center serves 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highlands Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Highlands Early Childhood Center's student population of 206 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Highlands Early Childhood Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
80-84%
76%
(10-11)
75-79%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
9%
14%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Highlands Early Childhood Center?
206 students attend Highlands Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Highlands Early Childhood Center students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highlands Early Childhood Center?
Highlands Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highlands Early Childhood Center offer ?
Highlands Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highlands Early Childhood Center part of?
Highlands Early Childhood Center is part of Highlands School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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