Highland High School is a public high school in Granger Township, Ohio, United States, near Medina. The school serves students from Hinckley, Granger, Sharon, Montville, Copley, Medina, and Brunswick townships. In 2022, Highland High School was ranked by #1,055 nationally and #41 in Ohio by U.S. News.
Highland Virtual Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Virtual Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (22-23)
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51.33 (FTE
Year Founded
1952
Colors
Black, Kelly green
Campus Size
280.365 Acres (Owned by school board)
School Rankings
Highland Virtual Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#2031 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Virtual Learning Academy's ranking?
Highland Virtual Learning Academy is ranked #2031 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Highland Virtual Learning Academy?
6 students attend Highland Virtual Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Highland Virtual Learning Academy students are White, and 17% of students are Asian.
What grades does Highland Virtual Learning Academy offer ?
Highland Virtual Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Highland Virtual Learning Academy part of?
Highland Virtual Learning Academy is part of Highland Local School District.
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