- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverside, IA
Highland High School
Federal NCES profile for Highland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191401000839
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Riverside, IA.
School address
District: Highland Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191401000839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Highland High School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 191401000839 · Riverside, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 9.9:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Elementary School (242 students)
Highland High School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Highland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
242 students
- This school
Highland High School
149 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
119 students
What this shows Highland High School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland High School compares
Highland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 6% in Iowa - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Highland High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Comm School District reports $12,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland High School
How many students attend Highland High School?
Highland High School has 149 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverside, IA. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High School is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland High School?
22.8% of students at Highland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland High School?
The largest demographic group at Highland High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Riverside, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland High School?
Highland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland High School rank among public schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Riverside, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Highland Comm School District?
Besides Highland High School, Highland Comm School District also operates Highland Elementary School (242 students) and Highland Middle School (119 students). See the Highland Comm School District district page for the complete list.