Highlands Elementary School

About Highlands Elementary School

Highlands Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city. It serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where students can learn and grow.
Highlands Elementary School has a strong focus on academic excellence. The school offers a wide range of classes, including art, music, physical education, and science. The school also provides an after school program that includes sports, drama, and a variety of other activities.
The staff at Highlands Elementary School is highly dedicated and committed to the success of their students. They strive to create a positive learning environment where students can reach their highest potential. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, including a chess club and a robotics club.
Highlands Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. It is a safe and caring environment that provides students with the tools they need to succeed.

Address:	2500 Barney Ave Huntsville, AL 35810
Phone:	(256) 428-7200
Site:	www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	413 students

Overview Highlands Elementary School

Highlands Elementary School serves 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Highlands Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Highlands Elementary School

Highlands Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.