Summary:
This analysis examines 15 public schools in Highland, California (zip code 92346), serving over 7,800 students from kindergarten through 12th grade across four school districts, revealing significant disparities in performance and student support.
Parents will find a clear divide in school quality, largely tied to the Redlands Unified and San Bernardino City Unified districts. Top-performing schools like Cram Elementary and Highland Grove Elementary consistently exceed state averages in English and math, while also having the lowest rates of chronic student absenteeism. In contrast, schools like Lankershim Elementary and San Andreas High face profound challenges, with academic proficiency far below state averages and, in the case of the high schools, absenteeism rates exceeding 50%.
The data shows that higher per-student spending does not guarantee better results, and that chronic absenteeism is a severe issue, particularly at the high school level. Middle school performance is led by Beattie Middle, while the charter schools, Entrepreneur High and New Vision Middle, show mixed outcomes. Overall, the area offers both high-achieving schools and others in need of substantial support, with district affiliation being a strong indicator of a school's academic profile.
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