Public schools in North Highlands, CA
12 open public schools with an address in North Highlands, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,298
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of North Highlands public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in North Highlands, CA: 8 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,298 students, an average of 442 per school. The largest campus is Highlands High (778 students), and the largest elementary school is Madison Elementary (754).
Every listed school belongs to Twin Rivers Unified. 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 22.3:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 89% 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 North Highlands
Elementary schools in North Highlands
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. C. Joyce TK-8 Twin Rivers Unified | KG–08 | 537 | 22.3:1 | |
| Hillsdale Elementary Twin Rivers Unified | KG–06 | 234 | 22.3:1 | |
| Kohler TK-8 Twin Rivers Unified | KG–08 | 400 | 23.1:1 | |
| Madison Elementary Twin Rivers Unified | KG–06 | 754 | 26:1 | |
| Oakdale TK-8 Twin Rivers Unified | KG–08 | 559 | 26.1:1 | |
| Sierra View Elementary Twin Rivers Unified | KG–06 | 318 | 22.2:1 | |
| Village TK-8 Twin Rivers Unified | KG–08 | 463 | 24.4:1 | |
| Warren A. Allison Elementary Twin Rivers Unified | KG–06 | 391 | 23:1 |
High schools in North Highlands
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands High Twin Rivers Unified | 09–12 | 778 | 19:1 | |
| Miles P. Richmond Twin Rivers Unified · Special Education School | 09–12 | 79 | 11.2:1 | |
| Pacific Career and Technology High Twin Rivers Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 69 | 6.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in North Highlands
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Connections Arts Academy Twin Rivers Unified · Charter | KG–12 | 716 | 21.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.9%
- Hispanic47%
- Black11.4%
- Asian12.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial10.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 North Highlands schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,298 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Highlands
How many public schools are in North Highlands, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in North Highlands: 8 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,298 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Highlands?
All listed public schools with an address in North Highlands belong to Twin Rivers Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in North Highlands?
Highlands High reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Highlands, with 778 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Highlands?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in North Highlands are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Creative Connections Arts Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Highlands schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Highlands public schools is 22.3:1, 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 North Highlands 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