Top Rankings
School Town Of Highland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,165 students in School Town Of Highland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in School Town Of Highland School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
3,165 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
School Town Of Highland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
15%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
47%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,451 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,744 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,451
$13,125
Spending / Student
$10,744
$12,758
Best School Town Of Highland School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9221 Johnston St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5650
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5650
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8220 Fifth St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2428
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2428
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Allen J Warren Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 100th St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5660
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5660
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Highland High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9135 Erie St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5610
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9340 Fifth St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5640
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5640
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2941 41st St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5620
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5620
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,165 students.
What is the rank of School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District is ranked #119 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School Town Of Highland School District?
47% of School Town Of Highland School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is School Town Of Highland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,744 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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