Highlands has 24 schools and 12,333 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 60%. Also, 81.9% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Highlands: The learner body at the schools served by Highlands is 42.1% White, 16.9% Black, 34.9% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 42.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Highlands, 81.9% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 9.2% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Highlands: Within Highlands, 96.2% of educators are certified, and 77.7% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 18:1. The district has 15 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Highlands: In Highlands, 51% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 53% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 50% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 46% tested at or above that level for math. And 44% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 43% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Highlands: Highlands spends $9,519 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $120,882,000. The school district spends $5,227.0 million on instruction, $3,168.9 million on support services and $638.6 million on other expenses.