Highland Community
Oakland, CA · Oakland Unified · Grades K-5
5,614th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Highland Community ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Community 5,614th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2015 to 1th in 2025.
Highland Community test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 221 students tested
Highland Community students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 453 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.4% | 75.3% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Black | 13.1% | 19.2% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 3.5% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Highland Community
Typical home value $454K in zip 94621 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highland Community
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Highland CDCOakland Unified · 0.1 mi away
- 1EnCompass Academy ElementaryOakland Unified · 0.4 mi away5,182nd of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 19% - 2ACORN Woodland ElementaryOakland Unified · 0.4 mi away4,726th of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 27% - 1East Oakland Pride ElementaryOakland Unified · 0.5 mi away5,651st of 5,659
ELA 6% · Math 3% - 2Aspire College Triumph AcademyOakland Unified · 0.8 mi away · charter4,583rd of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 24% - 3Aspire Monarch AcademyOakland Unified · 0.9 mi away · charter4,417th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 24% - 1Markham ElementaryOakland Unified · 0.9 mi away5,624th of 5,659
ELA 11% · Math 5% - –Lockwood CDCOakland Unified · 0.9 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Community in?
Highland Community is part of the Oakland Unified district in Oakland, California.
Is Highland Community a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Community 5,614th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Community?
Hispanic 75%, Black 19%, Two or more races 4%, Asian 1% (453 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Community cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94621 is $454K 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.