Highlands School District
- 1330 ELEVENTH AVE
- NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA 15065
- (724) 226-2400
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 85.3% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,527 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.8 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,827 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 221 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,827 | 12.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 95 |
| Kindergarten Students | 210 |
| 1st Grade Students | 212 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 204 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 197 |
| 4th Grade Students | 183 |
| 5th Grade Students | 206 |
| 6th Grade Students | 206 |
| 7th Grade Students | 208 |
| 8th Grade Students | 222 |
| 9th Grade Students | 217 |
| 10th Grade Students | 230 |
| 11th Grade Students | 219 |
| 12th Grade Students | 197 |
| Ungraded Students | 6 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 23 |
| Hispanic | 23 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 228 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,454 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,393 |
| Female | 1,346 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 221 | 12.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 98 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 86 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 22 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 48 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 131 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 14 |
| School Administrators | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| Student Support Services | 8 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 81 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $36,629,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $18,915,000 | 51.6% |
| Property Tax | $15,453,000 | 42.2% |
| Public Utility Tax | $25,000 | 0.07% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $1,339,000 | 3.7% |
| All Other Taxes | $258,000 | 0.7% |
| Other School Systems | $570,000 | 1.6% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $24,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch | $484,000 | 1.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $18,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $477,000 | 1.3% |
| Private Contributions | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $263,000 | 0.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,954,000 | 43.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $9,919,000 | 27.1% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,444,000 | 3.9% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,749,000 | 4.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $37,000 | 0.1% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $92,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch Programs | $66,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $424,000 | 1.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $883,000 | 2.4% |
| Other Programs | $1,340,000 | 3.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,760,000 | 4.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $867,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $234,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $40,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $544,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Other | $70,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $30,034,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $17,995,000 | 59.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $10,873,000 | 36.2% |
| Student Support | $1,204,000 | 3.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $780,000 | 2.1% |
| General Administration Support | $891,000 | 2.4% |
| School Administration Support | $1,654,000 | 4.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,351,000 | 9.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,104,000 | 5.7% |
| Other Support Services | $889,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,166,000 | 3.9% |
| Food Services | $1,166,000 | 3.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 85.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 203 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 22 | 2.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Highlands School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 2,827
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 221
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1060 Atlantic Ave
Brackenridge, PA Public | PK-5 | 279 | 13.3 |  Review This School |
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| FAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA Public | PK-5 | 266 | 10.6 | Review This School |
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| GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
101 East 9th Ave
Tarentum, PA Public | KG-5 | 485 | 11.6 | Review This School |
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| HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1415 Freeport Rd
Natrona Heights, PA Public | PK-5 | 277 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1500 Pacific Ave
Natrona Heights, PA Public | 9-12 | 869 | 15.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1350 Broadview Blvd
Natrona Heights, PA Public | 6-8 | 630 | 12.0 | Review This School |
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