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The Highland Local School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, AND Wednesday, January 22, due to forecasted subzero temperatures and windchills. All after-school activities are canceled for Tuesday. Additional information regarding after-school activities scheduled for Wednesday will be sent at a later time. Classes will resume on Thursday. Please stay safe and warm.
Due to the predicted sub-zero temperatures and windchills across northeast Ohio, there will be no school on Tuesday, January 21, AND Wednesday, January 22.
All school events and after-school activities, including athletic contests and practices, are canceled on Tuesday. Additional communication will be sent regarding after-school activities that are scheduled for Wednesday once more weather-related information becomes available.
As always, updated information can be found on our website at highlandschools.org
Stay warm. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Thursday.
The Ohio Department of Education released the 2024 Ohio School Report Cards for all school districts in the State of Ohio. The Highland Local School District once again earned an overall rating of “5 Stars” – the highest rating a school district can receive.
Today, the Ohio Department of Education released the 2024 Ohio School Report Cards for all school districts in the State of Ohio. The Ohio Department of Education analyzes performance in six areas: Achievement, Progress, Early Literacy, Gap Closing, Graduation, and College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness (this component is not rated until 2025). School districts and schools receive a 1-5 “Star” rating, in half-star increments, based on performance.
The Highland Local School District once again earned an overall rating of “5 Stars” – the highest rating a school district can receive.
“We are extremely proud to earn the overall 5-Star rating again this year. While the report cards are not the only measure of success or accomplishments of a district, it is an important statewide benchmark and provides valuable data that we use to continue raising student achievement and preparing all students for their futures,” stated Superintendent Catherine Aukerman. “I want to commend our students and staff for their sustained focus and commitment to learning. We are also thankful to have a supportive parent base and community that recognizes and values the importance of a high-quality education.”
Highland High School has again earned high national and metro-area rankings among the 2024 Best High Schools, released by U.S. News on April 23, 2024.
Highland High School is now ranked #8 out of 134 high schools in the Cleveland Metro area, #32 among Ohio’s 941 high schools, and #808 out of nearly 18,000 high schools nationally, with an overall score of 95.42/100.
Highland High School Again Earns National Ranking!
Recognized as #32 in State, #8 in Cleveland Metro Area
Highland High School has again earned high national and metro-area rankings among the 2024 Best High Schools, released by U.S. News on April 23, 2024.
Highland High School is now ranked #8 out of 134 high schools in the Cleveland Metro area, #32 among Ohio’s 941 high schools, and #808 out of nearly 18,000 high schools nationally, with an overall score of 95.42/100.
"The Highland Local School District remains committed to the highest educational outcomes for all of our students,” stated Superintendent Catherine Aukerman. “Highland High School is annually recognized as a top performing high school at the national, state and local levels for their academic accomplishments, college readiness and graduation rates. I am proud that the district, staff members, and students continue to produce outstanding levels of achievement year over year.”
U.S. News evaluated over 25,000 public high schools nationwide, with nearly 18,000 schools ranked. The highest-ranked public schools are those whose students demonstrated outstanding outcomes above expectations in math, science and reading state assessments, passed a diverse array of college-level exams, and graduated in high proportions.
To learn more, visit: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/ohio/districts/highland-local/highland-high-school-15628