Photo: Luzonensis · CC BY-SA 4.0Highland’s public schools score below 52% of California districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Highland’s districts is 23%, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Highland, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Highland’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Redlands Unified spends $18,357 per student and San Bernardino City Unified $23,886, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
New Vision Middle and Entrepreneur High are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Highland’s grade
B−: better than 48% of California school districts, #527 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Highland, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Highland
Beattie Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,072 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Highland
Beattie Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,072 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Highland runs its own schools through grade 12 (Redlands Unified School District). From grade K, students attend the San Bernardino City Unified School District, shared with San Bernardino. Its high school is in San Bernardino. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Highland
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Highland vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Highland’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Highland | B− | Redlands Unified K–12 · San Bernardino City Unified K–12 |
| San Bernardino | C+ | San Bernardino City Unified |
| Redlands | B+ | Redlands Unified |
Every school in Highland
19 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Highland’s schools
Are Highland’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Highland children attend score below 52% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #527 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Highland in?
Two districts: Redlands Unified School District runs grades K–12, and San Bernardino City Unified School District runs grades K–12, shared with San Bernardino.
Where do Highland kids go to high school?
One of 9 high schools, depending on your address: Cajon High, Arroyo Valley High, Redlands Senior High, Citrus Valley High, Redlands East Valley High, Indian Springs High, San Bernardino High, San Gorgonio High and Pacific High.
What is Highland’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in San Bernardino City Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Highland spend per student?
$18,357 in Redlands Unified School District and $23,886 in San Bernardino City Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Highland families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.