SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

C-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

27%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

30%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Highland Jr.-sr. High Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

20%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

35%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

25%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

20%
32%

ELA Proficiency

35%
42%

Science Proficiency

25%
34%

MO Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

98%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

6%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

6%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
1%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

0%
1%

MO Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C

31.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

15.08 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$56,241

MO Average: $78,421

Unemployment Rate

1.6%

MO Average: 4.2%

Median Home value

$128,386

MO Average: $230,523

Median Rent

$689 /mo

MO Average: $1,091

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

86.5%

MO Average: 91.6%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

12:1

MO Average: 12:1

Number of Teachers

30

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$53,841

Average for all teachers in Lewis Co. C-1

Student to Counselor Ratio

195:1

MO Average: 281:1

Number of Support Staff

4

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

MO Average: 96%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

94%

MO Average: 94%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

24

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

53

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

124

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

1

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

1

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$6530 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$4.66

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

95%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

2%

Latino

1%

Multiracial

3%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

31%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

1%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

1%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

1%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

16%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Highland Jr.-sr. High

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Canton High

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Distance: 13.2 mi
Quincy Sr High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Distance: 21.0 mi
Unity High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Distance: 23.8 mi
Warsaw Sr High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Distance: 27.4 mi
Seymour High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Distance: 29.7 mi
Keokuk High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Distance: 31.8 mi
Hamilton High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Distance: 32.4 mi
Liberty High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Distance: 34.7 mi
Central High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Distance: 37.4 mi
La Plata High

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Distance: 40.2 mi