Highlands Community Charter serves 9,069 students in grades 1-12.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 9,069 students
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 10% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Highlands Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Highlands Community Charter's student population of 9,069 students has grown by 181% over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
9,069 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
The diversity score of Highlands Community Charter is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is the graduation rate of Highlands Community Charter?
The graduation rate of Highlands Community Charter is 10%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Highlands Community Charter?
9,069 students attend Highlands Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Highlands Community Charter students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Highlands Community Charter offer ?
Highlands Community Charter offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Highlands Community Charter part of?
Highlands Community Charter is part of Highlands Community Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Highlands Community Charter located?
Highlands Community Charter is located in the Del Paso Heights neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Del Paso Heights.
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