Highland Home School ranked #717 in Alabama in 2023, showing a modest improvement from #735 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% of schools statewide; it is a Crenshaw County public school serving grades PK–12 with 764 students and a 14:1 student–teacher ratio.
Math proficiency was 23% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 38%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, also below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 839 students in 2023 to 764 currently, with minority enrollment at 31% including 22% Black and 7% Hispanic students; 426 students qualified for free lunch and 80 for reduced–price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic need.
The graduation rate consistently reached 90% from 2013–2023, exceeding the state average which ranged from 81% to 91% during the same period.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Home School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Highland Home School's student population of 764 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Home School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Home School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#717 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
22%
32%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Home School's ranking?
Highland Home School is ranked #717 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Highland Home School often compared to?
Highland Home Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luverne High School, Brantley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Home School?
The graduation rate of Highland Home School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Highland Home School?
764 students attend Highland Home School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Highland Home School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Home School?
Highland Home School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Home School offer ?
Highland Home School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Home School part of?
Highland Home School is part of Crenshaw County School District.
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