Highland Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 330 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 331 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Riverside County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,201 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 21.6% local, 70.1% state, and 8.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #1055 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 331:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, 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.
Highland Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Highland Academy District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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.
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.
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.
How many schools are in Highland Academy District?
Highland Academy District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 330 students.
How much does Highland Academy District spend per student?
Highland Academy District spends $10,201 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #1055 in California.
What is the average rent near Highland Academy District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Riverside County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
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 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Highland Academy District?
Highland Academy District has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #1055 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.