Highland Academy District

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Beaumont, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 39/100 ranks Highland Academy District #1056 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,022 per pupil, Highland Academy District ranks #1800 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

330
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,022
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Highland Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 330 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Riverside County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,022 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 187 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 21.6% local, 70.1% state, and 8.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 39/100, ranked #1056 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 331:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 17.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.5% Hispanic or Latino, 37.2% White, 4.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Highland Academy, enrolling 331 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Highland Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Highland Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Highland Academy District a distant remainder — means Highland Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Highland Academy District student-counselor ratio is 331:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Highland Academy District is typically wider than the Highland Academy District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Highland Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Highland Academy District is typically wider than the Highland Academy District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.3%
Federal
70.1%
State
21.6%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
1056 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Highland Academy District.

White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 4.2%
Multiracial 5.1%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

331:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Highland Academy District

School Enrollment
Highland Academy
Charter
331

How Highland Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Crete Academy District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Vista Condor Global Academy District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
High Tech Middle District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Invictus Academy of Richmond District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Mountain Valley Unified Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Highland Academy District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Highland Academy District?

Highland Academy District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 330 students.

How much does Highland Academy District spend per student?

Highland Academy District spends $10,022 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #1056 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Highland Academy District?

Highland Academy District students are 49.5% Hispanic or Latino, 37.2% White, 4.2% Asian, 2.7% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Highland Academy District?

Highland Academy District has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #1056 out of 1517 districts in California.