For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 594 students in Highland, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Highland, NY is Highland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Highland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Highland, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Highland, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Pancake Hollow Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Residential Center
Alternative School
629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Grades: 7-12
| 69 students
Highland, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highland Regional Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Rr 1 Box 390 D
Highland, NY 12528
Highland, NY 12528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Highland, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Highland, NY include Highland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Highland?
2 public high schools are located in Highland.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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