Highlands High
North Highlands, CA · Twin Rivers Unified · Grades 9-12
1,017th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
Highlands High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highlands High 1,017th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2015 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
Highlands High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 192 students tested
Highlands High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 754 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.4% | 51.9% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| White | 27.7% | 17.1% | ▼ 10.6 pts | |
| Black | 13.9% | 12.3% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 6.1% | 8.9% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 7.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Highlands High
Typical home value $390K in zip 95660 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Highlands High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Miles P. RichmondTwin Rivers Unified · 0.3 mi away
- 3Foothill HighTwin Rivers Unified · 0.6 mi away1,087th of 1,528
ELA 38% · Math 13% - 2Pacific Career and Technology HighTwin Rivers Unified · 0.9 mi away1,354th of 1,528
ELA 7% · Math 10% - 8Antelope HighRoseville Joint Union High · 1.6 mi away453rd of 1,528
ELA 57% · Math 39% - –La Entrada Continuation HighSan Juan Unified · 1.9 mi away
- –Laurel Ruff TransitionSan Juan Unified · 2 mi away
- –McClellan High (Continuation)Center Joint Unified · 2.6 mi away
- 7Center HighCenter Joint Unified · 2.8 mi away553rd of 1,528
ELA 58% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highlands High in?
Highlands High is part of the Twin Rivers Unified district in North Highlands, California.
Is Highlands High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highlands High 1,017th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highlands High?
Hispanic 52%, White 17%, Black 12%, Asian 9% (754 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highlands High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95660 is $390K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.