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Highlands SHS
PublicHighGrades 9–12
1500 Pacific Ave, Natrona Heights, PA 15065 · (724) 226-1000 · Part of Highlands School District
Students
665
Students per teacher
14:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Highlands SHS
- School Grade A: near the top of Pennsylvania’s public schools
- Math proficiency 15 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 8.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 55%
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1500 Pacific Ave, Natrona Heights
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9175
Grade 10164
Grade 11166
Grade 12160
Enrollment over time
726’20
712’21
713’22
701’23
665’24
Down 8.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 77%Two or more races 10%Black 9%Hispanic 3%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.