Highlands SHS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania 15065 · Highlands SD
#396 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#7291 of 16,910 nationally
About Highlands SHS
Highlands SHS is a public high located in Natrona Heights, in the Highlands SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 665 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 396th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is math proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 665.
There are 2 schools in Natrona Heights; Highlands SHS ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)106.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
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 SHS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 106.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highlands SHS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Highlands MS
Natrona Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
575 students · 502 m away
Highlands Early Childhood Center
Brackenridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
205 students · 1.3 km away
Highlands El Sch
Tarentum · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
559 students · 3.0 km away
Stewart El Sch
Lower Burrell · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
259 students · 3.2 km away
Bon Air El Sch
Lower Burrell · Public elementary · Grades K–3
447 students · 4.1 km away
Burrell HS
Lower Burrell · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students · 4.5 km away
Charles A Huston MS
Lower Burrell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students · 4.6 km away
Roy A. Hunt El Sch
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
609 students · 5.4 km away
Berkey Sch
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
289 students · 5.4 km away
Valley JSHS
New Kensington · Public high · Grades 7–12
905 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Connellsville Area SHS
Connellsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
667 students
Waynesburg Central JSHS
Waynesburg · Public high · Grades 7–12
661 students
Troy Area JSHS
Troy · Public high · Grades 7–12
660 students
East Allegheny JSHS
North Versailles · Public high · Grades 7–12
672 students
Jersey Shore Area SHS
Jersey Shore · Public high · Grades 9–12
672 students
Northwestern Lehigh HS
New Tripoli · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands SHS a good school?
Highlands SHS has a Success Index (US) of 54.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #396 of 618 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 SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Highlands SHS ranks #396 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #7291 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands SHS?
Highlands SHS had 665 students in 2025.
Is Highlands SHS a elementary school or a high school?
Highlands SHS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highlands SHS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highlands SHS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.