Highland High School (Palmdale, California)

Highland High School
Address
Map
39055 25th Street West

Palmdale
,
California
93551

United States
Coordinates34°35′32″N 118°10′35″W / 34.59236°N 118.17648°W / 34.59236; -118.17648
Information
TypePublic High School
Established1989; 35 years ago (1989)
NCES School ID060282009515[1]
PrincipalCharles Dunn
Teaching staff109.38 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,790 (2022–23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio25.51[1]
Color(s)Cardinal and Gold   
NicknameBulldogs
YearbookParagon
Websitewww.highlandhs.org

Highland High School is located in Palmdale, California and is part of the Antelope Valley Union High School District.

Highland High School was founded in 1989 in response to Palmdale's rapid population growth. Palmdale High School was not large enough to serve the children of the new families moving into the Antelope Valley. Highland High School is now the largest high school under the Antelope Valley Union High School District.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the approximately 2800 students enrolled in 2022–23 was:[1]

  • Male - 51.4%
  • Female - 48.6%
  • Asian - 3.3%
  • Black - 15.7%
  • Hispanic - 68.4%
  • White - 8.0%
  • Two of more races - 4.1%
  • Other - 0.5%

Sports

Sports offered as of the 2023/2024 school year include [1]:

  • Girls and Boys Tennis
  • Girls and Boys Golf
  • Girls and Boys Soccer
  • Girls and Boys Basketball
  • Girls and Boys Volleyball
  • Girls and Boys Swim
  • Girls and Boys Track
  • Girls and Boys Wrestling
  • Girls Flag Football
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Football
  • Cross Country

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Search for Public Schools - Highland High (060282009515)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "UPDATED: Off-road star, Palmdale native killed in crash". The Antelope Valley Times. 16 November 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  3. ^ Bueno, Luis (20 March 2011). "Faces of First Kick: Sean Franklin". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  4. ^ Jensen, Merisa (30 September 2021). "Youth Volleyball Camp Gold-medal camp Highland grad Millar promotes volleyball in AV". Antelope Valley Press. Retrieved 8 December 2022.