- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Highland, IL
Highland High School
Federal NCES profile for Highland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171899002179
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 844
- students enrolled
Highland High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Highland, IL.
School address
District: Highland Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171899002179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Highland High School held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 171899002179 · Highland, IL High · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Middle School (616 students)
Highland High School held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Highland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Highland High School
844 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
616 students
- Highland Prima
Highland Primary School
544 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
504 students
- Alhambra Prima 156
Alhambra Primary School
156 students
- Grantfork Uppe 66
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
66 students
What this shows Highland High School reports 844 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 Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Highland High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Highland Cusd 5 reports $12,907 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 Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland High School
How many students attend Highland High School?
Highland High School has 844 students enrolled. It is a high school in Highland, IL. CCD year-over-year: 859 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland High School?
The largest demographic group at Highland High School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Highland, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland High School?
Highland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Highland, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in Highland Cusd 5?
Besides Highland High School, Highland Cusd 5 also operates Highland Middle School (616 students), Highland Primary School (544 students), and Highland Elementary School (504 students). See the Highland Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.