Highland High
Palmdale, CA · Antelope Valley Union High · Magnet · Grades 9-12
1,067th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
Highland High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland High 1,067th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2015 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
Highland High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 699 students tested
Highland High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,778 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.1% | 69.0% | ▲ 13.9 pts | |
| Black | 16.0% | 15.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 19.1% | 7.2% | ▼ 11.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 4.1% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.6% | 3.6% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Highland High
Typical home value $593K in zip 93551 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Highland High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2R. Rex Parris HighAntelope Valley Union High · 3.1 mi away1,340th of 1,528
ELA 16% · Math 2% - –Antelope Valley ROPAntelope Valley ROP · 4.3 mi away
- 3Palmdale HighAntelope Valley Union High · 4.7 mi away1,182nd of 1,528
ELA 35% · Math 7% - 2Assurance Learning AcademyActon-Agua Dulce Unified · 6.2 mi away · charter1,275th of 1,528
ELA 23% · Math 3% - 10SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)Antelope Valley Union High · 6.2 mi away125th of 1,528
ELA 83% · Math 53% - 6Quartz Hill HighAntelope Valley Union High · 6.4 mi away713th of 1,528
ELA 51% · Math 26% - 5Palmdale Academy CharterPalmdale Elementary · 6.5 mi away · charter796th of 1,528
ELA 57% · Math 14% - 2Vasquez HighActon-Agua Dulce Unified · 6.8 mi away1,240th of 1,528
ELA 29% · Math 3%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland High in?
Highland High is part of the Antelope Valley Union High district in Palmdale, California.
Is Highland High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland High 1,067th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland High?
Hispanic 69%, Black 15%, White 7%, Two or more races 4% (2,778 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93551 is $593K 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.