Enrollment
15
Middle
DISTRICT 303 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KONOCTI UNIFIED·NCES 062007002402
Highlands Academy
9707 Winchester St., Lower Lake, CA 95457 · (707) 994-1033 · Lake County
GRADES 02–08MIDDLE32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL15 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.6:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.0:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
93%
14 students
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 20% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 7 | 47% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 13% |
Student demographics
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
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
7.1%
own-school result
Math
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 0.0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 85.7% |
| Math | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| 2023-24 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| 2022-23 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| 2018-19 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| 2016-17 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| 2015-16 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014-15 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Highlands Academy ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 15 | #1,358 of 1,377 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public middle 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
15
+5 (+50%) vs 2020
-98% since 1990-91, when it was 679
Student : Teacher
7.6:1
was 3.3:1
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 | 15 | 2 | 7.6:1 | 93% (14) |
| 2023-24 | 17 | 2 | 8.6:1 | 71% (12) |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 2 | 5.9:1 | 92% (11) |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 3 | 3.3:1 | 70% (7) |
| 2017-18 | 27 | 2 | 13.5:1 | 93% (25) |
| 2015-16 | 8 | 1 | 8.0:1 | 100% (8) |
| 2010-11 | 64 | N/A | N/A | 84% (54) |
| 2000-01 | 653 | 34 | 19.2:1 | 75% (493) |
| 1990-91 | 679 | 28 | 24.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Highlands Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 44% (27 to 15); teachers down 1% (2 to 2).
About Highlands Academy
The public middle-grades school Highlands Academy is located in Lower Lake, California. It educates 15 students in grades 2 through 8. The typical figure for middle schools in California is about 659 students.
Highlands Academy is one school in Konocti Unified, a system of 10 schools with 3,985 students.
Highlands Academy has no majority group; White students are the largest, at 47%. Smaller groups are 40% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 7% Native American. County-wide, 68% of Lake County residents are White.
The school reported 2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 7.6:1. That is 13.1 students per teacher below the 20.7:1 average for middle schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 93%. The gap from the 73% average for public schools in Lake County is 20 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Lake County show that the median household income is $60,621, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Highlands Academy is one of 43 public schools in the county.
Of nearby public schools, Carle (William C.) High (Continuation) is the closest, at about 0.1 miles. Highlands Academy is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Distant.
Highlands Academy reported 10 students in 2020-21 and 15 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (7.6:1) than in 2020-21 (3.3:1).
Discussions about Highlands Academy may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
68,152
Census ACS
Median income
$60,621
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
43
10,167 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Konocti Unified
- Lower Lake HighHigh · 966 students
- Lower Lake ElementaryElementary · 743 students
- PomoElementary · 702 students
- Obsidian MiddleMiddle · 590 students
- Burns ValleyElementary · 568 students
- East LakeElementary · 195 students
Other schools in Lower Lake
- Lower Lake HighHigh · 966 students
- Lower Lake ElementaryElementary · 743 students
- Carle (William C.) High (Continuation)High · 85 students
- Konocti PreschoolElementary
Nearby schools
- Carle (William C.) High (Continuation)0.1 mi · 85
- Lower Lake High0.2 mi · 966
- Lower Lake Elementary0.3 mi · 743
- Richard H. Lewis Alternative1.5 mi · 118
- Blue Heron1.5 mi · 3
- Obsidian Middle1.6 mi · 590
Frequently asked questions
About Highlands AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Highlands Academy?
Highlands Academy enrolls approximately 15 students in grades 02-08.
What age range does Highlands Academy serve?
Highlands Academy serves students from grade 02 through grade 08.
How many teachers does Highlands Academy have?
Highlands Academy employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.6:1.
How diverse is Highlands Academy?
Highlands Academy reports a student body of 47% White, 40% Hispanic, 7% Black.
What district is Highlands Academy in?
Highlands Academy is part of Konocti Unified.
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