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Highland School

Summary:

Highland School is an alternative public school located in Craigmont, Idaho, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 169 students. The school is part of the Highland Joint District.

Highland School faces several challenges, including lower graduation rates that have fluctuated between 66.7% and 92.9% over the past few years, significantly below-average test scores compared to the state, and higher rates of economic disadvantage, with 30.06% to 49.7% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also increased from 8.2% in 2020-2021 to 13.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. When compared to the nearby Culdesac School and Nezperce School, Highland School generally underperforms in terms of graduation rates, test scores, and free/reduced lunch rates.

However, Highland School's higher spending per student, at $15,707 in 2018-2019, and relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 11.1 over the past few years, may indicate efforts to support its students. Continued monitoring and targeted interventions could be crucial in improving the school's academic and social-emotional outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 112 Boulevard
       Craigmont, ID  83523-0130

(208) 924-5211

District: Highland Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,707 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  171

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Hispanic:
9.9%
American Indian:
7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland School ranks worse than 87.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Highland School ranks worse than 87.2% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details Highland School ranks worse than 87.4% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.69. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Highland School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), Hispanic (9.9%), American Indian (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland School is $15,707.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland School 264th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Highland School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Highland School 143rd of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Highland School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Highland School 139th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Highland School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Highland School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 73.22 64th 335 80.9%
2009 23.72 307th 349 12.0%
2010 56.47 169th 356 52.5%
2011 41.01 249th 359 30.6%
2012 26.44 302nd 354 14.7%
2013 27.95 300th 357 16.0%
2024 12.76 264th 301 12.3%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Highland School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 44.16 103rd 158 34.8%
2009 5.58 155th 160 3.1%
2010 51.28 91st 166 45.2%
2011 58.59 63rd 169 62.7%
2012 51.90 85th 171 50.3%
2013 25.50 144th 173 16.8%
2024 12.94 143rd 164 12.8%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Highland School

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Rank History for all high school students at Highland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 37.32 117th 151 22.5%
2009 81.19 21st 128 83.6%
2010 50.43 100th 169 40.8%
2011 57.47 75th 165 54.5%
2012 79.20 17th 162 89.5%
2013 51.21 90th 160 43.8%
2024 4.69 139th 159 12.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Highland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.52 76th 78 2.6%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho 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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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Highland School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 204 0 2 6 12 n/a n/a 0 224
2006 189 0 0 7 10 n/a n/a 0 206
2007 188 0 2 6 16 n/a n/a 0 212
2008 184 0 5 10 14 n/a n/a 0 213
2009 170 1 4 6 7 n/a n/a 0 188
2010 163 0 2 7 6 n/a n/a 0 178
2011 159 1 4 5 4 0 0 0 173
2012 166 0 4 5 8 0 1 0 184
2013 165 0 4 9 9 0 0 0 187
2014 162 0 3 8 18 0 0 0 191
2015 157 1 2 9 11 0 0 0 180
2016 153 1 1 6 6 0 1 0 168
2017 143 1 1 6 8 0 1 0 160
2018 160 0 1 9 9 0 0 0 179
2019 152 0 1 13 10 0 2 0 178
2020 141 0 0 13 13 0 4 0 171
2021 132 0 0 16 12 0 2 0 162
2022 139 0 0 15 18 0 1 0 173
2023 141 0 0 15 11 0 2 0 169
2024 142 0 0 17 12 0 0 0 171

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 224 18.1 12.4 47.3
2006 206 17.8 11.6 51.5
2007 212 17.7 12.0 47.2
2008 213 17.7 12.0 39
2009 188 16.3 11.5 45.7
2010 178 16.9 10.5 42.1
2011 173 15.7 10.9 45.1
2012 184 15.9 11.5 49.5
2013 187 15.6 11.9 52.4
2014 191 15.6 12.2 93.2
2015 180 16.0 11.2 40
2016 168 16.0 10.5 43.5
2017 160 16.3 9.7 50.6
2018 179 16.2 11.0 44.1
2019 178 15.5 11.4 48.3
2020 171 15.5 11.0 42.1
2021 162 15.5 10.4 40.1
2022 173 15.5 11.1 30.1
2023 169 16.0 10.5 49.7
2024 171 16.0 10.6 50.3

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 224 18.1 12.4 47.3
2006 206 17.8 11.6 51.5
2007 212 17.7 12.0 47.2
2008 213 17.7 12.0 39
2009 188 16.3 11.5 45.7
2010 178 16.9 10.5 42.1
2011 173 15.7 10.9 45.1
2012 184 15.9 11.5 49.5
2013 187 15.6 11.9 52.4
2014 191 15.6 12.2 93.2
2015 180 16.0 11.2 40
2016 168 16.0 10.5 43.5
2017 160 16.3 9.7 50.6
2018 179 16.2 11.0 44.1
2019 178 15.5 11.4 48.3
2020 171 15.5 11.0 42.1
2021 162 15.5 10.4 40.1
2022 173 15.5 11.1 30.1
2023 169 16.0 10.5 49.7
2024 171 16.0 10.6 50.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,114 (7.1%) $14,593 (92.9%) $15,707

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students178169
 5.1%
African American00
American Indian1011
 10%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1315
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White152141
 7.2%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.3%49.7%
 1.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland School

Students at Highland School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 171 students attended Highland School.

Highland School ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Idaho alternative schools.


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