Enrollment
331
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGHLAND ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060207313150
Highland Academy
715 Wellwood Ave., Beaumont, CA 92223 · (951) 266-0220 · Riverside County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL331 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.5:1
17 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
126 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 20 | 6% |
| Grade 1 | 22 | 7% |
| Grade 2 | 22 | 7% |
| Grade 3 | 21 | 6% |
| Grade 4 | 21 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 24 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 69 | 21% |
| Grade 7 | 67 | 20% |
| Grade 8 | 65 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (20) is 69% smaller than its 8th grade class (65).
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Highland Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Academy this school | 331 | 38.1% | N/A |
| Soquel Elementary Soquel | 337 | 40.1% | 42.2% |
| Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning Thousand Oaks | 352 | 36.6% | 50.6% |
| Hollywood Beach Elementary Oxnard | 289 | 39.1% | 49.6% |
| Laurel Elementary Oakley | 342 | 41.2% | 33.3% |
| Knightsen Elementary Knightsen | 316 | 38.0% | 36.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Highland Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Riverside County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 331 | #4,467 of 5,915 | #286 of 296 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.5:1 | #713 of 5,352 | #12 of 292 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.1% | #1,713 of 5,354 | #78 of 292 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.1% | #4,415 of 5,625 | #279 of 294 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
331
+4 (+1%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.5:1
was 19.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 331 | 17 | 19.5:1 | 38% (126) |
| 2023-24 | 330 | 18 | 18.3:1 | 39% (128) |
| 2022-23 | 330 | 18 | 18.3:1 | 40% (131) |
| 2020-21 | 327 | 17 | 19.2:1 | 39% (126) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Highland Academy.
About Highland Academy
Highland Academy is a small elementary school based in Beaumont, California. It is open to students in kindergarten through 8 and enrolls 331 students. It has 29% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in California (about 465).
Highland Academy is a school in Highland Academy District.
At Highland Academy, Hispanic students make up the biggest share, 50%. Other groups include 37% White, 5% multiracial, 4% Asian, and 3% Black. Riverside County residents are about 51% Hispanic, a similar share. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 61, compared with 70 nationally.
Based on 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, Highland Academy has a ratio of 19.5:1. The gap from the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is 2.8 students per teacher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 38%. Among public schools in Riverside County, the average eligibility rate is 74%.
In the surrounding county, Riverside County, median household income comes to about $93,074, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Highland Academy, Riverside County has 543 public schools.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Three Rings Ranch Elementary, is about 0.4 miles. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics. Highland Academy holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
The school's size has been steady, with 327 students in 2020-21 and 331 in 2024-25.
The Highland Academy discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. You can also rate the school on this page.
Riverside County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,478,600
Census ACS
Median income
$93,074
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
543
424,872 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Beaumont
- Mission Vista AcademyCombined · 6,724 students
- Beaumont Senior HighHigh · 3,460 students
- San Gorgonio MiddleMiddle · 1,253 students
- Mountain View MiddleMiddle · 978 students
- Starlight ElementaryElementary · 872 students
- Tournament Hills ElementaryElementary · 805 students
Nearby schools
- Three Rings Ranch Elementary0.4 mi · 796
- Palm Innovation Academy0.6 mi · 565
- 21st Century Learning Institute0.8 mi · 314
- Glen View High0.8 mi · 130
- Anna Hause Elementary1.2 mi · 656
- Mission Vista Academy1.2 mi · 6,724
Frequently asked questions
About Highland AcademyHow many students attend Highland Academy?
Highland Academy enrolls approximately 331 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Highland Academy serve?
Highland Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Highland Academy is approximately 19.5:1 (17 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Highland Academy?
Highland Academy reports a student body of 37% White, 50% Hispanic, 3% Black, 4% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Highland Academy?
Highland Academy is overseen by Highland Academy District in Riverside County.
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