Highland High School
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone: (505) 880-3744
District: Albuquerque Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1144 students
Highland High School, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves grades 9-12 in the Albuquerque Public Schools district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Highland High School is a public school located in Albuquerque, NM. 1144 students attend Highland High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| College Readiness | 2/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2023 4-year high school graduation rate data from New Mexico Public Education Department, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2023 Student growth data from New Mexico Public Education Department. |
Posted: February 13, 2015
For the 2014-15 term, Highland got a new principal. He is incredibly driven and strives to make connections with students, supporting them however possible. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he makes it clear he truly cares about students. While there are surely some teachers who are lacking that same enthusiasm, there are some stellar teachers who work endlessly to educate their students. Highland presents a welcoming environment, filled with diversity. I was hesitant to start attending the school last year, having heard about a negative reputation. I was pleasantly surprised. As a sophomore moving into my second semester, I am faced with nothing but future opportunities, encouragement, and guidance as I move forward. Thank you, Highland, for letting me grow as a person.
Posted: June 19, 2011
We had two students attend and graduate from Highland. Both were in the gifted program, both took honors and AP classes, and both played Varsity sports. Both went onto college out of state and have adjusted well to the demands of college by making the Dean's list. Highland had a very dynamic female principal for the past 5 years that was replaced last school year (2011) by a very inexperienced individual. I don't know much about this principal but we are still strong supporters of Highland and encourage parents of gifted and honors students send their children to this school. Its diversity prepares students for college and there are many quality teachers at this school. We the People is the best program in the state and Highland's team is one of the best in the nation. If your child is a follower and lacks drive and determiniaton, I would not send him/her to any public school. Highland is a good school for the serious student and I would recommend it for those students planning on attending college in a big city with a diverse student body.
Posted: February 23, 2011
Would NOT recommend this school if any student may be attending a DODD school afterwards!!! I have two kids that went there (one of which graduated from there). My one kid who went there but not graduated from there, went on to a DODD school and the first year with the DODD school, my kid struggled. My kid will graduate from the DODD school this year but to no thanks from Highland. Highland is not up with the standards and preparing these kids. The are behind and if I believe right, is not even accredited.
Posted: January 28, 2007
Posted: January 28, 2007
Posted: January 28, 2007
Posted: January 28, 2007
Posted: January 28, 2007
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 5.3 mi | |
| 2 | Blossom Ridge at Anderson Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 8.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | Albuquerque | NM | 3.2 mi | |
| 2 | Taylor Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 8.4 mi | |
| 3 | Ventana Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 11.6 mi | |
| 4 | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho | NM | 11.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kirtland AFB | 5.5 mi. |
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