According to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Rankings released on April 30, Highland High School is ranked 40th among 916 Ohio high schools. On a national level, Highland placed 1,232.

U.S. News evaluated over 23,000 public high schools nationwide, with more than 17,000 schools ranked. The highest ranked public schools are those whose attendees demonstrated outstanding outcomes above expectations in math and reading state assessments, passed a diverse array of college-level exams and graduated in high proportions.

The 4th Annual Hornet Dash, sponsored by the Highland Alumni Association in conjunction with The Highland Foundation, is set for Sunday, June 23. The 5k Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Highland High School Stadium. On-site registration and packet pick-up begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $15 per adult and $5 for students (includes t-shirt). The Fun Run is FREE! To guarantee a t-shirt, please register by Friday, June 7 through the following link: https://register.chronotrack.com/r/49568. Proceeds benefit The Highland Foundation.