Highlands Community Charter District

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Sacramento, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 25/100 ranks Highlands Community Charter District #1350 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,008 per pupil, Highlands Community Charter District ranks #1867 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,749
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,008
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Highlands Community Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 6,749 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Sacramento County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,008 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 188 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 14.6% local, 82.2% state, and 3.2% 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 25/100, ranked #1350 of 1526 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.

. Demographically, the student body averages 47.2% White, 24.7% Asian, 14.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Highlands Community Charter, enrolling 11,713 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Highlands Community Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Highlands Community Charter District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Highlands Community Charter District a distant remainder — means Highlands Community Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Highlands Community Charter District reports 82.4% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

3.2%
Federal
82.2%
State
14.6%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
1350 / 1526
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 Highlands Community Charter District.

White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 24.7%
Multiracial 12.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Highlands Community Charter District

School Enrollment
Highlands Community Charter
Charter
11,713

How Highlands Community Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Blue Ridge Academy District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Azusa Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
El Dorado Union High Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Ocean View Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Culver City Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Highlands Community Charter 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 Highlands Community Charter District?

Highlands Community Charter District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 6,749 students.

How much does Highlands Community Charter District spend per student?

Highlands Community Charter District spends $10,008 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #1350 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Highlands Community Charter District?

Highlands Community Charter District students are 47.2% White, 24.7% Asian, 14.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Highlands Community Charter District?

Highlands Community Charter District has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #1350 out of 1526 districts in California.