Summary:
The Highlander district in Rhode Island is home to two charter schools: Highlander Secondary Charter S and Highlander Elementary Charter. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both are ranked below average compared to state-level metrics.
Highlander Secondary Charter S is ranked 45th out of 60 high schools in Rhode Island for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Similarly, Highlander Elementary Charter is ranked 134th out of 166 elementary schools in the state for the same year, also with a 1-star rating. Both schools have seen their statewide rankings decline over the past three school years, indicating a concerning trend in the district's academic performance.
Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state averages for both schools across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 11.6% of students at Highlander Secondary Charter S were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 14.2%. Additionally, the four-year graduation rate at Highlander Secondary Charter S was 84.0% in 2022-2023, which is below the state average. Both schools also have high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with Highlander Secondary Charter S at 87.76% and Highlander Elementary Charter at 81.55%, suggesting that the district may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student outcomes.
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