Summary:
Highland, California is served by 15 public schools across four districts, educating approximately 8,348 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a notable concentration of elementary schools.
There are significant differences in school performance, largely tied to their district. Schools in the Redlands Unified district, such as Cram Elementary and Highland Grove Elementary, consistently show stronger test scores and lower chronic absenteeism. In contrast, schools within the San Bernardino City Unified district, like Lankershim Elementary, face greater challenges with lower rankings and higher rates of student poverty and absenteeism.
Key issues across the area include a middle school math performance drop and a severe chronic absenteeism problem, especially at high schools like San Andreas High. Interestingly, higher per-student spending in the San Bernardino district does not correlate with better outcomes, suggesting student needs or resource deployment differ. Parents should note that while some schools excel, the data reveals a community with wide educational disparities where district affiliation is a strong indicator of a school's overall performance profile.
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