Public schools in Highland, CA
15 open public schools with an address in Highland, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,906
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Highland public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Highland, CA: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,906 students, an average of 527 per school. The largest campus is Beattie Middle (1,072 students), and the largest elementary school is Belvedere Elementary (557).
San Bernardino City Unified operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Highland campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 80% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Highland
Elementary schools in Highland
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Verde Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 518 | 23.5:1 | |
| Belvedere Elementary San Bernardino City Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 557 | 20.6:1 | |
| Cole Elementary San Bernardino City Unified | KG–06 | 380 | 21.1:1 | |
| Cram Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 507 | 24.1:1 | |
| Cypress Elementary San Bernardino City Unified | KG–06 | 517 | 18.8:1 | |
| Highland Grove Elementary Redlands Unified | KG–05 | 504 | 25.2:1 | |
| Highland Pacific Elementary San Bernardino City Unified | KG–06 | 285 | 18.4:1 | |
| Lankershim Elementary San Bernardino City Unified | KG–06 | 551 | 20.4:1 | |
| Oehl Elementary San Bernardino City Unified · Magnet | KG–06 | 436 | 21.8:1 | |
| Thompson Elementary San Bernardino City Unified | KG–06 | 455 | 22:1 |
Middle schools in Highland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beattie Middle Redlands Unified | 06–08 | 1,072 | 21.3:1 | |
| New Vision Middle New Vision Middle District · Charter | 06–08 | 460 | 29.9:1 | |
| Serrano Middle San Bernardino City Unified | 07–08 | 716 | 17.3:1 |
High schools in Highland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur High Entrepreneur High District · Charter | 09–12 | 528 | 17.8:1 | |
| San Andreas High San Bernardino City Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 420 | 12.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.8%
- Hispanic72.9%
- Black8.8%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Highland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,906 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Highland
How many public schools are in Highland, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Highland: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 7,906 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Highland?
Schools with an address in Highland belong to 4 education agencies, led by San Bernardino City Unified (9 schools), Redlands Unified (4 schools), Entrepreneur High District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Highland?
Entrepreneur High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Highland, with 528 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Highland?
Yes. 2 of the 15 public schools in Highland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Entrepreneur High, New Vision Middle. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Highland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Highland public schools is 21.1:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Highland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities