Highlands El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tarentum, Pennsylvania 15084 · Highlands SD
#1156 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#31457 of 50,301 nationally
About Highlands El Sch
Highlands El Sch is a public elementary located in Tarentum, in the Highlands SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 1–4. In 2025 it enrolled 559 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1156th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 559.
There are 2 schools in Tarentum; Highlands El Sch ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)104.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highlands El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 104.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highlands El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Highlands Early Childhood Center
Brackenridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
205 students · 1.7 km away
Highlands MS
Natrona Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
575 students · 2.5 km away
Berkey Sch
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
289 students · 2.9 km away
Roy A. Hunt El Sch
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
609 students · 2.9 km away
Highlands SHS
Natrona Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
665 students · 3.0 km away
Stewart El Sch
Lower Burrell · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
259 students · 3.1 km away
Valley JSHS
New Kensington · Public high · Grades 7–12
905 students · 4.0 km away
Martin Sch
New Kensington · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
147 students · 4.7 km away
Bon Air El Sch
Lower Burrell · Public elementary · Grades K–3
447 students · 4.8 km away
Charles A Huston MS
Lower Burrell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students · 5.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands El Sch a good school?
Highlands El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 40.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1156 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highlands El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Highlands El Sch ranks #1156 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #31457 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands El Sch?
Highlands El Sch had 559 students in 2025.
Is Highlands El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Highlands El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highlands El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highlands El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.