Highland Academy

Summary:

Highland Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 330 students in grades K-8 in Beaumont, California. The school is part of the Highland Academy District, which is ranked 839 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland Academy faces several challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 20.9% and test scores that are generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 44.7% of Highland Academy students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 47.04%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 25.95%, significantly lower than the state's 35.54%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing better than White students.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Wildwood Elementary, Hemmerling Elementary, and the Beaumont Unified schools, generally outperform Highland Academy on test scores and other metrics. For instance, Brookside Elementary, which is only 2 miles away, ranked 1,466 out of 5,862 California elementary schools in 2023-2024, compared to Highland Academy's 3,600 ranking. These comparisons, along with Highland Academy's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggest that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 715 Wellwood Ave.
       Beaumont, CA  92223-7442


(951) 266-0220

District: Highland Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3600th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.3%
White:
35.5%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.8% Help


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Compare Details Highland Academy ranks worse than 61.4% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Highland Academy ranks better than 55.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Academy 3600th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Highland Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Highland Academy 1239th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Highland Academy in the ranking list.)

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Highland Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Academy District 839th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.40 2984th 5789 48.5%
2021 52.89 607th 1417 57.2%
2022 48.44 2612th 5883 55.6%
2023 35.94 3437th 5874 41.5%
2024 33.92 3600th 5862 38.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.31 4286th 5374 20.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.51 2461st 5492 55.2%
2022 33.76 3434th 5635 39.1%
2023 36.05 3293rd 5617 41.4%
2024 35.80 3349th 5605 40.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.68 2865th 5510 48.0%
2021 44.91 639th 1272 49.8%
2022 55.25 2176th 5663 61.6%
2023 36.44 3307th 5650 41.5%
2024 36.77 3288th 5636 41.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.24 1053rd 5084 79.3%
2023 22.44 4308th 5098 15.5%
2024 44.34 2656th 5102 47.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.38 2145th 2834 24.3%
2023 25.74 2085th 2662 21.7%
2024 8.32 2492nd 2647 5.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Highland Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.92 1487th 2715 45.2%
2021 41.61 486th 894 45.6%
2022 53.70 1064th 2740 61.2%
2023 40.48 1440th 2802 48.6%
2024 47.14 1239th 2777 55.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.89 323rd 1538 79.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.56 1438th 2369 39.3%
2021 35.03 476th 721 34.0%
2022 52.75 932nd 2458 62.1%
2023 38.52 1394th 2549 45.3%
2024 53.86 924th 2575 64.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.12 1337th 2380 43.8%
2021 42.28 394th 738 46.6%
2022 49.23 1088th 2509 56.6%
2023 44.01 1215th 2547 52.3%
2024 42.57 1267th 2546 50.2%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.89 301st 1531 80.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.64 1385th 2407 42.5%
2021 41.20 409th 763 46.4%
2022 56.77 886th 2527 64.9%
2023 35.37 1488th 2558 41.8%
2024 50.46 1060th 2547 58.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.31 1213th 2213 45.2%
2022 49.28 1022nd 2359 56.7%
2023 37.74 1345th 2391 43.7%
2024 63.02 656th 2383 72.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Highland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.18 1197th 1602 25.3%
2022 49.72 769th 1555 50.5%
2023 29.75 1085th 1552 30.1%
2024 21.05 1231st 1535 19.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Highland Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 153 9 12 141 5 0 16 0 336
2020 147 12 10 148 5 2 14 0 338
2021 138 12 11 144 2 1 19 0 327
2022 124 9 10 148 2 1 29 0 323
2023 114 7 10 161 2 0 36 0 330
2024 117 9 10 156 4 0 34 0 330

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 336 16.6 20.2 38.1
2020 338 n/a n/a 35.8
2021 327 17.2 19.0 38.5
2022 323 17.8 18.0 32.2
2023 330 18.0 18.3 39.7
2024 330 18.0 18.3 38.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 336 16.6 20.2 38.1
2020 338 n/a n/a 35.8
2021 327 17.2 19.0 38.5
2022 323 17.8 18.0 32.2
2023 330 18.0 18.3 39.7
2024 330 18.0 18.3 38.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2984th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3437th of 5874 Elementary schools
 7%
Ranks 1487th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1440th of 2802 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Highland Academy)2530.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Academy)33.321.7
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Highland Academy)54.629.4
 25.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Academy)63.641.2
 22.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Highland Academy)73.941.7
 32.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Academy)39.116.7
 22.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Highland Academy)26.133.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Highland Academy)46.932.4
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Highland Academy)17.328.2
 10.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Highland Academy)56.848.6
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Highland Academy)33.322.2
 11.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Highland Academy)42.539.4
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Highland Academy)2325.4
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Highland Academy)18.418.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students336330
 1.8%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian1210
 16.7%
Hispanic141161
 14.2%
Pacific Islander00
White153114
 25.5%
Two or More Races1636
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.1%39.7%
 1.6%


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Students at Highland Academy are 47% Hispanic, 35% White, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

Highland Academy ranks 3600th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 330 students attended Highland Academy.


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