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Highland High School vs. New Paltz Senior High School

Should you attend Highland High School or New Paltz Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Highland High School
320 Pancake Hollow Rd
Highland, NY 12528
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
New Paltz Senior High School
134 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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New Paltz Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 662 students in grades 9-12, New Paltz Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
525 students
662 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Paltz Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Paltz Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Paltz Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Highland Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Paltz Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Paltz Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3370 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2012 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Paltz Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Highland Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Paltz Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Paltz Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Highland Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Paltz Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Paltz Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Highland Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Paltz Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Paltz Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
≥95%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Highland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Highland Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New Paltz Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New Paltz Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Paltz Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
125
156
Grade 10 Students
133
169
Grade 11 Students
136
144
Grade 12 Students
127
190
Ungraded Students
4
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Highland Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Paltz Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Paltz Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Highland Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Paltz Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Paltz Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Highland Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Paltz Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Paltz Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Highland Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Paltz Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Paltz Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Highland Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Paltz Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Paltz Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Highland Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Paltz Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Paltz Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Highland Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Paltz Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Paltz Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Highland Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Paltz Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Paltz Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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